Barbara Albonico 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?

Barbara Albonico Patricia, I hope I am not being cruel, but your disgusted reaction may
reveal more about yourself than you realize. Is there something in this book tha…morePatricia, I hope I am not being cruel, but your disgusted reaction may
reveal more about yourself than you realize. Is there something in this book that caused such a visceral reaction? Has something hit home in your experience from the read of this book that you may or may not realize? It seems an inappropriate reaction to someone's pain. Otherwise, you may have been raised in conditions where feelings were discouraged or the voicing of feelings were not encouraged.(less)

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