April 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?

April Children find their raising to be normal because they don't know anything different. Westover loves her family to this day, despite their public under…moreChildren find their raising to be normal because they don't know anything different. Westover loves her family to this day, despite their public undermining of her account. Relationships are complicated. Family is complicated. Few people can entirely isolate emotional situations and relationships from what they know by reasoning. Most people have been a victim of a narcissist at some point or another, and it often takes time to recognize this behavior in people we love. Even upon recognition, it's extremely difficult to accept the full reality of a loved one treating family in such a way. (less)

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