Nancy Schawelson Friedman 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?

Nancy Schawelson Friedman The answers to your question upset me because the people answering lack the understanding that someone cannot understand this. This is precisely why w…moreThe answers to your question upset me because the people answering lack the understanding that someone cannot understand this. This is precisely why we read these memoirs, to better understand other people and our world. You should probably read more about abuse including rape to better get a feeling of what goes on in the world. "Etched in Sand" and "The Glass Castle" are good ones to start with. In a way, your upbringing taught you that this upbringing was unrealistic so you are instilled in a different way. Just keep an open mind and keep reading.(less)

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