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“[E]ntertaining, bracingly honest and, yes, thought-provoking.”–The New York Times Book Review

At once provocative and laugh-out-loud funny, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother ignited a global parenting debate with its story of one mother’s journey in strict parenting. Amy Chua argues that Western parenting tries to respect and nurture children’s individuality, while Chinese parents typically believe that arming children with skills, strong work habits, and inner confidence prepares them best for the future. Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother chronicles Chua’s iron-willed decision to raise her daughters, Sophia and Lulu, the Chinese way – and the remarkable, sometimes heartbreaking results her choice inspires. Achingly honest and profoundly challenging, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother is one of the most talked-about books of our times.

“Few have the guts to parent in public. Amy [Chua]'s memoir is brutally honest, and her willingness to share her struggles is a gift. Whether or not you agree with her priorities and approach, she should be applauded for raising these issues with a thoughtful, humorous and authentic voice.” –Time Magazine

“[A] riveting read… Chua's story is far more complicated and interesting than what you've heard to date -- and well worth picking up… I guarantee that if you read the book, there'll undoubtedly be places where you'll cringe in recognition, and others where you'll tear up in empathy.” –San Francisco Chronicle

“Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother hit the parenting hot button, but also a lot more, including people's complicated feelings about ambition, intellectualism, high culture, the Ivy League, strong women and America's standing in a world where China is ascendant. Chua's conviction that hard work leads to inner confidence is a resonant one.” –Chicago Tribune

“Readers will alternately gasp at and empathize with Chua's struggles and aspirations, all the while enjoying her writing, which, like her kid-rearing philosophy, is brisk, lively and no-holds-barred. This memoir raises intriguing, sometimes uncomfortable questions about love, pride, ambition, achievement and self-worth that will resonate among success-obsessed parents… Readers of all stripes will respond to [Battle Hymn of the] Tiger Mother.” –The Washington Post

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Chua (Day of Empire) imparts the secret behind the stereotypical Asian child's phenomenal success: the Chinese mother. Chua promotes what has traditionally worked very well in raising children: strict, Old World, uncompromising values--and the parents don't have to be Chinese. What they are, however, are different from what she sees as indulgent and permissive Western parents: stressing academic performance above all, never accepting a mediocre grade, insisting on drilling and practice, and instilling respect for authority. Chua and her Jewish husband (both are professors at Yale Law) raised two girls, and her account of their formative years achieving amazing success in school and music performance proves both a model and a cautionary tale. Sophia, the eldest, was dutiful and diligent, leapfrogging over her peers in academics and as a Suzuki piano student; Lulu was also gifted, but defiant, who excelled at the violin but eventually balked at her mother's pushing. Chua's efforts "not to raise a soft, entitled child" will strike American readers as a little scary--removing her children from school for extra practice, public shaming and insults, equating Western parenting with failure--but the results, she claims somewhat glibly in this frank, unapologetic report card, "were hard to quarrel with." (Jan.)
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Most critics agreed that Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother is an entertaining read—lively and humorous, written with the intent to shock. More controversial is Chua’s stereotyping of Chinese and Western cultures, not to mention her authoritarian parenting methods. Critics judged the book largely by asking the following questions: Should self-esteem come before accomplishment, or accomplishment before self-esteem? If the latter, should it be achieved by threats and constant monitoring? Chua’s teenage daughters are undeniably accomplished, but at what emotional cost? While some reviewers found that Chua’s technique borders on abuse and her writing was, at best, self-serving, others were impressed by her parenting results and opined that the West could learn a few things from this remarkably driven Chinese American mother. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Penguin Books; Reprint edition (December 27, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780143120582
ISBN-13: 978-0143120582
ASIN: 0143120581
Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.6 x 8.2 inches
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Average Customer Review: 1,199 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,768 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #6 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Specific Demographics > Asian American Studies
- #13 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Ethnic & National > Chinese
- #30 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Parenting > Parenting Girls

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Tiger Mom in light of PISA

ByFREDERICK L. LONGACREon February 17, 2014

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Amy Chua has done the United States a huge favor by brilliantly stating the case for one particular kind of preschool and early school parenting. For many, especially those who believe less is more when educating a child from preschool thru sixth grade, Amy is over the top, maybe even abusive. The fact that her kids got straight A's in school and public raves for their instrument virtuosity is often met with a derisive "At what cost?". But now, with the introduction of the 2012 international rankings of the PISA exams, showing the US kids ranking 21st, 17th and 26th in science, reading, and math respectively, the discussion of educational methods and results has achieved a new urgency. How long can our education system lead to such mediocre results without the US slipping in world leadership where it counts, particularly in science and math? What should be done? In their search for answers, educators and policy makers cannot afford to leave Amy's memoir out of consideration. While her methods may not be for everybody, many of her ideas, particularly those that are mirrored in the top PISA performers, are worthy of close study. A good introduction to the PISA experience is Amanda Ripley's The Smartest Kids in the World.

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I enjoyed reading this book

ByProud American Citizenon January 9, 2014

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I have heard negative talking about this book, so I didn't buy it right away, I borrowed a copy from our local library. After I finished reading, I bought a copy from Amazon. It is a book that I like to keep a copy in my own library.

I don't completely agree with Amy's way raising her two daughters, but I enjoy reading this book, I like her honesty, sense of humor, and her hardworking. She didn't try to paint a picture that she is a perfect mom, she just wrote her own experience of raising her two daughters.

Many people hated that Amy pushed her daughters too hard, but I see Amy pushed herself harder than her daughters. She works harder than any one else. She is a law professor, teaching at Yale Law School, she wrote her book while raising her two children, she learned about piano and violin so she could supervise her daughters practice, she arranged many trips, she wrote notes to her daughters so to bring joy to them, she took care of their two dogs. I was very touched that she brought her mother-in-law to her home when her mother-in-law was fighting cancer, and she visited her sister many times while her sister was fighting leukemia. She does so many things. I admire Amy with my full heart.

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This book is a good starting point to raising unselfish disciplined kids.

Byfruit'ntoot'non May 7, 2017

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This book is an eye opener. Having to raise children myself, I'd say that I firmly believe in teaching children to care for the family, set up disciplinary situations for them, and teach them to care for their mother and father raising them, because without that foundation, they will grow up selfish and do stupid things that hurt others out of their selfishness. I say this book is an excellent starting ground for raising children that won't become selfish people. Selfish people cause a lot of grief so parents need to make sure they set up methods to make their kids disciplined and unselfish. It is not about raising an obedient child because an obedient child can still disguise their selfishness. It is about developing good character.

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thoroughly enjoyed it!

ByD34683on December 7, 2014

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I found the writing to be very intelligent,witty,and insightful. Brutally honest; I found myself agreeing with her perceptions regarding the way some "Westerners" raise their children. This book is a very entertaining read,but I learned a lot from it,too. It takes a very brave and strong woman to sacrifice being liked by her children, in order to give them the gift of being exceptional human beings,and having experiences their mall-going peers will never have. Having your children not appreciate the love it took to do what was best for them( even while fighting your own doubts),is an exquisite pain to which most good parents can relate; and is well conveyed in this book. I put this book on my "wish list" after seeing an inept interview on the "today" show. I "got" what the author was trying to say,and thought she handled the bashing from an interviewer that obviously didn't read the book,quite well. I admired the author,and I'm glad I finally got around to reading her book.

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Excellent book and an awesome family!!!

ByThaoon February 1, 2016

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I love Amy's book so much. At first, I ordered it with skepticism as I have been reading and experiencing so much pressure from the college application process myself. So I was heavily against the idea of forcing kids to their limits and beyond. Moreover, I have read tons of negative reviews and critics on her book. But then Amy's humorous accounts and sincere stories have captured me. I finished the whole book in one evening and kept admiring her candid way of raising her two daughters into such talented and brave young women, just like their mother. She only wants the best for her kids. No mom wants to be a tiger in others’ eyes, but she is willing to be laughed at and to confront criticism for her daughters’ future. The best testimony to her effort is Sophia and Lulu’s presence and their acknowledgement of Amy’s effort.
I highly recommend this book to any parents and young adults.

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A great insight as to what it's like to be first ...

Very enlightening and well written. A great insight as to what it's like to be first generation American. Thank you, Amy Chua for sharing!

Published 4 days ago by roxie

And it got me wondering how Amy Chua -- who began this book in 2009 when her daughters were 16ish and 14ish -- would have dealt with the 2017 challenge of social media and smart phones that really didn't exist in 2009

Read this in one sitting right after I read Jean Twenge's iGen. And it got me wondering how Amy Chua -- who began this book in 2009 when her daughters were 16ish and 14ish --...Read more

Published 10 days ago by Pete Williams

No thanks

Want me to re-live the past? No thanks! You no longer have the power over me now.

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Not what I see around me

Most multi-millionaires and billionaires were B/C students, not straight-A ones. High school valedictorians do fairly well but their lives are nothing exceptional.Read more

Published 22 days ago by Liz Robbins

a dangerous parenting book

Amazon, do you have negative scores? Negative 5, that's where I rate this book. This book is a clear demonstration of a controlling, narcissistic, bullying megalomaniac mother.Read more

Published 1 month ago by EllenW

A portrait of arrogance

Read it out of curiosity. Self-aggrandizing and arrogant at every turn.

Published 1 month ago by FrankandSense1975

Great read

I read it in one sitting. I just wish I would have read it when it first came out! Fantastic!

Published 1 month ago by Wilson

Five Stars

Good read!

Published 1 month ago by LadySue

Eye opening

Wish I would have had this 10 years ago. Would definatly recommended to all new parents. Thank God for this book and Amy.

Published 1 month ago by Rebecca

A journey of 2 girls raised mom’s way

Great book, interesting how a Chinese mother succeeds in raising her kids her way. I just wonder if the girls really enjoyed their life, or if the mom just wouldn’t accept it any...Read more

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