leslie Cheryl Frank 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?

leslie Cheryl Frank If they are secluded and keep to themselves, it may be possible. I'm surprised people in town did not question child abuse or neglect when they saw th…moreIf they are secluded and keep to themselves, it may be possible. I'm surprised people in town did not question child abuse or neglect when they saw them shopping considering the cloths she wore.
I found this book difficult to read and at the same time could not put it down as I felt Tara was a survivor. I was repulsed by Shawn's behavior and the lack of back bone in her mother to stop his abuse and violence. (less)

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