Claudine Montes 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?

Claudine Montes If you know nothing else, if you have not seen what other options there are, then you don't have the ability to see that the way you live is bad or co…moreIf you know nothing else, if you have not seen what other options there are, then you don't have the ability to see that the way you live is bad or could be different. That is why these people home school and have no tv and only allow them to read specific books, so they do not have access to alternatives. As Tara gets older and experiences more she questions more and does things differently. It is perfectly clear to me how this happens in our society. Just read about Colorado City or Scientology to see how powerful mind control is.(less)

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