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Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

by Amy Chua
$9.71
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

Intense memoir of unyielding Chinese-style parenting.

If you're intrigued by parenting styles or cultural differences, "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother" will fascinate you. Amy Chua's candid storytelling takes you through her strict approach to parenting, which may either leave you nodding in agreement or shaking your head in disbelief. It's a remarkable narrative that doesn't just reveal the hardships and successes of a family but also ignites conversations about what we value in raising children.

  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Memoir & Autobiography (2011)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

by Amy Chua
$9.71
ISBN: 9781594202841
Authors: Amy Chua
Publisher: Penguin Press
Date of Publication: 2011-01-11
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, Sociology, Personal Development
Related Topics: Memoir, Personal Development, Biography, Parenting, Biography Memoir, Autobiography, Education
Goodreads rating: 3.66
(rated by 52095 readers)

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An awe-inspiring, often hilarious, and unerringly honest story of one mother's exercise in extreme parenting, revealing the rewards—and the costs—of raising her children the Chinese way. This is a story about a mother, two daughters, and two dogs. This was supposed to be a story of how Chinese parents are better at raising kids than Western ones. But instead, it's about a bitter clash of cultures, a fleeting taste of glory, and how I was humbled by a thirteen-year-old. All decent parents want to do what's best for their children. What Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother reveals is that the Chinese just have a totally different idea of how to do that. Western parents try to respect their children's individuality, encouraging them to pursue their true passions and providing a nurturing environment. The Chinese believe that the best way to protect your children is by preparing them for the future and arming them with skills, strong work habits, and inner confidence. Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother chronicles Chua's iron-willed decision to raise her daughters, Sophia and Lulu, her way—the Chinese way—and the remarkable results her choice inspires. The truth is Lulu and Sophia would never have had time for a playdate. They were too busy practicing their instruments (two to three hours a day and double sessions on the weekend) and perfecting their Mandarin. But Chua demands as much of herself as she does of her daughters. And
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Intense memoir of unyielding Chinese-style parenting.

If you're intrigued by parenting styles or cultural differences, "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother" will fascinate you. Amy Chua's candid storytelling takes you through her strict approach to parenting, which may either leave you nodding in agreement or shaking your head in disbelief. It's a remarkable narrative that doesn't just reveal the hardships and successes of a family but also ignites conversations about what we value in raising children.

  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Memoir & Autobiography (2011)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.