Linda Marie 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 Marie I guess I am just tired of reading books that drag me down. I would like to read something that strives to show the wonderful creative spirit that hum…moreI guess I am just tired of reading books that drag me down. I would like to read something that strives to show the wonderful creative spirit that humanity has. Why must so many books condemn and berate people? Sure, life is tough. Can we not address the strength and surviving spirit, rather than the weakness and victimizing bullying that drags us down?
I realize that Tara overcame many obstacles and finally received an education, but, it seems that the focus was more about how her parents, through their fanatical beliefs almost ruined her life.(less)

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