Marc 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?

Marc Seriously? Why are all these people trying to explain a good book to a person not asking a question seriously. This person lists 281 books, currently …moreSeriously? Why are all these people trying to explain a good book to a person not asking a question seriously. This person lists 281 books, currently reading 211...really? OK Patricia has actually read 65 books since 2014 but please why are people taking this question so seriously? One look at the reading list, and it's clear this person is ill equipped to understand an "educated and worldly individual." My suspicion is that this person, like a lot of the so-called critical readers of this book are just shills (knowing or not, as in this case) of the exact problem Ms. Westover is revealing, exposing. Cloistered people, or cloistered minds are very difficult to educate and I refuse to waste my time with those that are not truly seeking conversation on a topic or book.(less)

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