While, in some situations, having such an open mind has had negative consequences, for the most part, Ruth's open mind and heart has given her a fuller and richer life. ... At one point, Ruth experiences a full scale panic attack on the subway, because her father has just had to plead and beg her to come home, as her mother had gotten herself in over her head once again. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate