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Originally posted by Adelphean
Okay, so I'm halfway through the book. Being from a southern (albeit small) school, I must say that the writer is not writing lies. Although some things I think are exaggerated, so far, from what I read she pretty much describes sorority life on our campus. Now, I'm not saying it describes my chapter or ADPi to a tee, but a lot of what she is talking about I have witnessed first hand. (not only at my chapter, but also in the other chapters at my school)
Eating disorders happen, drug use happens, Pre-partying/gaming happens, cliques happen, picking a "best" fraternity happens, date rapes happen(although VERY few and FAR between, not enough to call it commonplace), drinking in a dry house happens.
I think the writer has over-stated the commonality of some of these things. Not everyone has an eating disorder, uses drugs, or drinks to the point of alcohol poisoning.
And while I agree that this book takes a LONG look at negative aspects of greek life, we're lying to ourselves and other people when we say that NONE of this stuff happens. Things like this happen in Greek orgs and things like this happen in Non-Greek orgs.
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You know what is stupid; she is talking about stuff that is general to college. I mean hello, eating disorders, sex, drinking, partying. That's college. And to place the "blame" on sororities is outright retarded. Unfortunately, I haven't had the oppurtunity to read the book yet. My library has one copy and I'm number nine on the waiting list. You get three weeks and then can recheck it out, so WHO knows when I will read it. I definately think the girls need to read this and be aware that PNM's will ask questions.
Also, can someone PLEASE write a book that isn't anti-Greek. How about they write about our gpa requirements and our philanthropy projects. Grrr to greek haters.