Recommended for parents of Suzuki Method(R) students. In this sequel to Nurtured by Love, Dr. Suzuki states that "the fate of the child is in the hands of his parents." With this book he shows how to create a warm environment which will encourage any child to become a happy, loving and talented human being.
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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By Gene Zafrin
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This book is similar in message to Suzuki's earlier book, "Nurtured by love". Suzuki-humanist and philosopher is more evident here than in that other book. Praise from the parent, developing child's concentration and setting fun tasks that can be accomplished are some of advises on rearing children. Suzuki strongly believes that the real education is at home and therefore advocates for parents' self-reflecting: you reap what you saw, therefore you should strive to be a fine person yourself to raise fine children.
As in "Nurtured by love", some of the life philosophy sounds a bit out of place: "act quickly on what you think", while an excellent advice, should have been tied in with the rest of the book. The same goes for other maxims, such as "do not cheat yourself". Both "Nurtured by Love" and "Ability Development" suffer from the lack of directed studies and critical analysis of much that Suzuki postulates. Intuitively though, his theories sound very appealing, while the great optimism and love for children shine through the imperfections of the books.
The book reads like a somewhat watered-down version of "Nurtured by Love", which I would recommend instead of this one.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I read this book thinking it would give me information about my son starting Suzuki violin. Instead, it spoke only briefly about music lessons, and quite a bit about parenting and nuturing children. I loved Sukuki's thoughts about how important it is to be a good role model for your child. So many parents forget this. This book is easy to read in a weekend. I have gone back to it numerous times. I recommend it to every parent.
15 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Wow! After having read this book, I am truly becoming a better parent and person. Suzuki gives practical sound advice on how to improve yourself and live a beautiful life. I was surprised to get so much out of a book that I thought was going to talk about teaching music to a child. Instead, it changed my life.
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Ability Development from Age Zero - Shinichi Suzuki
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Published on May 30, 2009 by Shan Jiang
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Idealistically simple, built on utopian, solid principles...
I enjoyed this quick read, it is comparable to Suzuki becoming Yoda, and teaching us to see through eyes that will save future generations through music. Read more
Published on February 6, 2006 by tiny dancer
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Light but fulfilling reading
This is very easy and light reading. It is a glimpse into the heart of the man who proved a good deal regarding education methods. Read more
Published on December 20, 2003 by G. Malhotra
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better than Nurtured By Love
Touching, a great learning trip for me as a Suzuki teacher and parent. Good to read again and again.
Published on May 4, 2000 by A 5-year old reader
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- In the Beginning: The Story of the Old Testament by Henry Wansbrough in Front Matter
- A Suzuki Parent's Diary, or How I Survived My First 10,000 Twinkles (Suzuki Method International) by Caroll Morris in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Suzuki Violin Method in American Music Education : Suzuki Method Symposium Item#0280 (About Suzuki) by John D. Kendall in Back Matter
- Shinichi Suzuki: The Man and His Philosophy by Evelyn Hermann in Back Matter
- Kindling the Spark: Recognizing and Developing Musical Talent by Joanne Haroutounian in Back Matter
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