Linda Callahan 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?

Linda Callahan Being raise in a system like this it's difficult to know what is true and what is not. As she has pointed out the whole community endorsed the system.…moreBeing raise in a system like this it's difficult to know what is true and what is not. As she has pointed out the whole community endorsed the system. And to get out is nearly impossible because those that should support you leaving are so brain washed as well they don't see it as not just. I have compassion for her and the parents. They too were brainwashed. The Dad had mental illness and could not see the forest for the trees. The Mom was raised it was her duty to be under her husband. I feel for the author because her whole life will be challenges. (less)

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