Laura 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?

Laura I am continually saddened by the lack of compassion and understanding in the world for other people who have “failed” to come up to our own standards …moreI am continually saddened by the lack of compassion and understanding in the world for other people who have “failed” to come up to our own standards of “correct” behaviour and opinions. Such time-worn cliches such as “don’t judge until you have walked a mile in someone’s shoes”, and “do as you would be done by”, would not go amiss for some reviewers in this case. This is a real life story, not a novel. How can her true thoughts and experiences be “disgusting” to someone who does not know her at all? I hope and trust that this is youth and ignorance of the world speaking. Most of us were somewhat self-righteous and dogmatic in our opinions when young, and wider reading should help with that. (less)

flag

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more