Louisa answers “This book is disgusting to me. I do not...”

Patricia Barry asked this question about Educated:

This book is disgusting to me. I do not understand why an educated and worldly individual would have difficulty understanding the horrible and violent upbringing that she experienced. It is unbelievable to me that she could not understand the violent situation, yet uneducated upbringing she endured. I have completely misunderstood her manner of education in a life in our country, in this country, how is this possible?

Louisa Patricia you seem to have absolutely no understanding of the human psyche and how the brain deals with trauma. Please educate yourself a little bit on…morePatricia you seem to have absolutely no understanding of the human psyche and how the brain deals with trauma. Please educate yourself a little bit on these subjects, it will make you more empathetic and you will be able to answer this question for yourself.
I personally haven't experienced anything like Tara Westover has and yet I am fully able to understand why she is dealing with it the way she is. The more you know...(less)

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