Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What does it mean to be a good parent? What are the goals of child rearing? Amy Chua tackles these questions in this funny autobiographical tale of raising her own two children “the Chinese way”: no playdates, nothing less than an A, three hour practice sessions on either the piano or violin, etc.
The youngest daughter is headstrong and fights her mother every step of the way. The oldest daughter is not.
This book gave me a lot to consider about the influence of culture, the strength of children, and the possibility of a “proper” way to raise a child. It was very thought provoking.
IT’s also funny.
