Michele 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?

Michele This comment makes me sad. How is it possible to be so lacking in empathy? It is unbelievable to me that someone would read this book and blame the vi…moreThis comment makes me sad. How is it possible to be so lacking in empathy? It is unbelievable to me that someone would read this book and blame the victim. I have completely misunderstood how someone could blame a child for not understanding the complexity of abuse.(less)

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