Phyllis 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?

Phyllis Yes, this book is disgusting in that it is hard to believe people would raise their children that way. But, to condemn the writer, you must remember s…moreYes, this book is disgusting in that it is hard to believe people would raise their children that way. But, to condemn the writer, you must remember she was a child and didn't know anything any different. Also remember her father was bi-polar and was not very rational. What was truly sad was that her mother who surely knew of the abuse from her older brother, did nothing to stop it. Her manner of education was basically none growing up and the education she received she did of her own accord, that is truly a great feat and one that most of us will not even come close to, even with a formal education. Please have some compassion. (less)

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