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?
Joanie When people are isolated from the outside world, they lack discernment and have nothing to compare their experience to. A lack of exposure limits thei…moreWhen people are isolated from the outside world, they lack discernment and have nothing to compare their experience to. A lack of exposure limits their ability to think and reason. (less)
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