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Originally Posted by Thetagirl218
I have not read this book, but judging from all the things that have been written about it, I know I would hate it. It took months to convience my parents and family that joining a sorority did not make me a slut! What gain is there from reading a book like that?
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Now I'm one to say don't knock it before you try it (with the exception of activities that will end up in immense pain, humiliation, or wastes of time...). I read it because so many said, without reading it, that it was garbage, trash, she had no right, etc. etc. So I DID take the time to read it and can safely say that I do agree that it is in no way a work of professional journalism and isn't exactly a great work of literature. I've said a few times what my main problem with the book is.
I do encourage others to read it before denouncing...I'd recommend the local library. It isn't worth your bucks. I'd be a lot more receptive, personally , if she had actually persued this as a professional journalist would. Had she taken the time to truly examine the Greek SYSTEM and not the drama of the house, I'd be interested. This would, of course, take several more years of work than I'm sure an opportunist would be willing to put forth, as a balanced account would include experience in different kinds of chapters in different regions of the country.
Fortunately I didn't have your problem as my parents were Greeks themselves and were also realists...becoming Greek won't turn you into a slut or a druggie regardless of the degree of sluttieness or druggieness (or lack thereof) in the chapter. Personal responsibility is gone these days, but peer pressure is NOT a valid excuse after 8th grade.
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