Alex S. 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?

Alex S. Fishes don't know they are wet because they were never in dry state.
You know her upbringing was horrible because your upbringing was heavenly compare…moreFishes don't know they are wet because they were never in dry state.
You know her upbringing was horrible because your upbringing was heavenly compared to hers. She didn't have anything to compare her childhood to until she educated herself.(less)

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