why is Judd so mean?

Comment:

Did you ever cry during the book when you wrote it? My favorite part was when at the end of chapter 8 when Ma sees Marty with Shiloh and then the chapter ends. I absolutely love the suspense. Also why is Judd so mean, was he the person who was supposed to be mean to Shiloh?

Phyllis replied:

Yes, Judd was the one who was mean to Shiloh, and he was the one who was himself mistreated when he was a boy.