Patrick answers â€œI am very upset that this book is on a...â€� â€� Night Q&A

Sandra Catchings asked this question about Night:

I am very upset that this book is on a list as appropriate for 14 year old 8th graders. Because it is , my son is being forced to read it by his school. My family is deeply effected by this book. My son is in emotional upheaval and very depressed. This book should not be listed as appropriate for this age group. It should be read at the high school level and up- and be lsited as so. How could a book like this end up ?

Patrick Learning to process and understand strong emotions is one of the most important things we learn in our lifetime. I began reading similar books when I â€¦m´Ç°ù±ðLearning to process and understand strong emotions is one of the most important things we learn in our lifetime. I began reading similar books when I was eleven years old, and I can tell you right now that in terms of being prepared to read this book, there is no age where it will be easier. Whether you are fourteen, fifteen, or fifty, this is a subject that will cause the same reactions in almost everyone.

I can say that understanding history at a young age is far more important than shielding the young from difficult emotions. Our formative years are incredibly important in developing a sense of empathy, and strong morals and principals. If we do not allow future generations to see true history, both beautiful and awful, then we doom them to repeat it.(less)

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