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<blockquote data-quote="Genny" data-source="post: 233491" data-attributes="member: 95"><p>Fran,</p><p>I guess I wasn't as far into it as I thought...I read a part last night that I did find quite disturbing. I read his book of short stories first and so I knew that despite his disturbing childhood (and a stint in rehab to treat his resulting alcoholism) he is now a functioning, productive and relatively happy member of society. Bloody miracle! I can't imagine people "raising" their children like that in today's society. I'd like to hope that someone would step in and protect the kids. </p><p></p><p>BUT - it did happen, and I like nonfiction. The good, the bad, and the ugly of real life. I'm glad Augusten ultimately turned out okay; I'm curious if the others did. We are all shaped by our experiences. It humbles me to realize how lucky (i.e., sheltered) I've been.</p><p></p><p><img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/peaceful.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":peaceful:" title="peaceful :peaceful:" data-shortname=":peaceful:" /></p><p>Genny</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Genny, post: 233491, member: 95"] Fran, I guess I wasn't as far into it as I thought...I read a part last night that I did find quite disturbing. I read his book of short stories first and so I knew that despite his disturbing childhood (and a stint in rehab to treat his resulting alcoholism) he is now a functioning, productive and relatively happy member of society. Bloody miracle! I can't imagine people "raising" their children like that in today's society. I'd like to hope that someone would step in and protect the kids. BUT - it did happen, and I like nonfiction. The good, the bad, and the ugly of real life. I'm glad Augusten ultimately turned out okay; I'm curious if the others did. We are all shaped by our experiences. It humbles me to realize how lucky (i.e., sheltered) I've been. :peaceful: Genny [/QUOTE]
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