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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?
Wendy Truscott I think most of the commentators missed the point of your question. I understand it to be, “ Now that’s shes educated and “ worldly”, how can she not …moreI think most of the commentators missed the point of your question. I understand it to be, “ Now that’s shes educated and “ worldly”, how can she not understand? I watched one interview and feel she so desperately wants reconciliation that she almost looks for excuses to soft-pedal the abuses in hindsight. Although, she certainly didn’t in writing her memoir. I hope I haven’t projected an inaccurate reading of her motives. I admire and applaud her for her bravery, honesty, and persistence.(less)
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