Duckyday 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?

Duckyday Your statement reminds me of someone asking why I didn't fight back from a rape...when I did. Some lose anyway. Open your heart and mind to the FACT t…moreYour statement reminds me of someone asking why I didn't fight back from a rape...when I did. Some lose anyway. Open your heart and mind to the FACT that you and others may have NOT had the same experiences and opportunities. You may not have been handed This in That way. This is not about you, apparently, but it IS about some One, if not Many. It is easier to judge from the outside. Like continued racism, sexism, and ageism, this IS real, and you missed that boat entirely.
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