Charles Drengberg answers “This is a hard read. I am 53 years old...”

Atheena asked this question about Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis:

This is a hard read. I am 53 years old and just finished this book yesterday. I have cried all day yesterday, all night woke with nightmares and am crying now. I know this is for questions. The only question I have is... does it ever get ok?

Charles Drengberg If you only focus on the negatives, no. There is plenty of amazing progress being made in this country everyday. The future is much much brighter than…moreIf you only focus on the negatives, no. There is plenty of amazing progress being made in this country everyday. The future is much much brighter than the media wants you to believe, because they make their money on fear and drama.(less)

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Stephen Very well said, Charles. I could not agree more! To Erin Rae L'Hommedieu , I think there's a typo in your last sentence, as it should read, 'that tell ...more
Jun 14, 2017 01:28AM · flag

Susan The media is not the enemy. Quit buying into that generalized line of crap. If you are able to think for yourself and believe in education and informa ...more
Jul 02, 2017 04:53AM · flag

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