derek groom 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?

derek groom The word disgusting I find deeply offensive. I have nothing but admiration for Tara Westover. It's her father and others who are disgusting and the pa…moreThe word disgusting I find deeply offensive. I have nothing but admiration for Tara Westover. It's her father and others who are disgusting and the parts of society that allow such things to go on as detailed in Tara's wonderful and deeply moving book. I can only wish her well in all that she does in the future.(less)

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