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?
Debi Having a history of working with children that were in the foster care system for years and some getting our through adoption. No matter how horrid th…moreHaving a history of working with children that were in the foster care system for years and some getting our through adoption. No matter how horrid their family life was they always, always wanted to go back to their natural family. I have four grandsons all adopted and coming from abusive homes growing up. They all wanted to find and they did their bio families and wanted relationships with them, no matter how bad it was for them. Sometimes biological blood runs deep and the scars that are left keep them wanting that relationship even if they know it may not be the best relationship. (less)
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