Aleysha 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?

Aleysha It's more disgusting to me when people with a more blessed life have no empathy for people who didn't have the same privileges and blame the victim fo…moreIt's more disgusting to me when people with a more blessed life have no empathy for people who didn't have the same privileges and blame the victim for their abuses and not wanting to hate her family. Seeing as all your reviews are either 5 or 1 stars I see there's no room for grey areas for you and you should stick to books you know you'll like. Have you even heard of the term Stockholm Syndrome?(less)

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