Like battle hymn of the tiger mother, tottochan is also a memoir about the upbringing of children mostly focuses on the little girl main character. Battle hymn of the tiger mother isnt about parenting, its about being a 1st generation immigrant raised with immigrant values trying to raise 2nd generation children with the same values. This essay analyzes the arguments of amy chua in her book battle hymn of the tiger mother. Battle hymn of the tiger mother paperback december 27, 2011. Battle hymn of the tiger mother by amy chua tells an honest story of one. The author finds chuas thesis to be biased and unfair. In battle hymn of the tiger mother, amy chua relates her experiences raising her children the chinese way, and how dutiful, patient sophia flourished under the regime and how tenacious, hottempered lulu rebelled. Battle hymn of the tiger mother kindle edition amazon. The phrase tiger mom was coined by amy chua in her book, the battle hymn of the tiger mother, in 2011. To see the complete list of this books readalikes, you need to be a. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Observing that chuas arguments are mostly based on anecdotal evidence, the author provides counterevidence to support a different perspective and ultimately claims that children raised by chuas.
Battle hymn of the tiger mother claims to answer that question and provide a look inside the world of raising two americanchinese girls who become musical prodigies. Jan 11, 2011 thats the other gripping aspect of battle hymn of the tiger mother. Thats the other gripping aspect of battle hymn of the tiger mother. What does battle hymn of the tiger mother reflect about amy. Jan 14, 2011 lulu handed me her surprise, which turned out to be a card, writes chua in her explosive new memoir, battle hymn of the tiger mother. Thats the message in a new parenting book by yale law. She finds it strange that western parents cannot comprehend why her daughters should be required to devote every single afternoon, 365 days a. Apr 24, 2016 i think this is actually the core theme in the book. Buy battle hymn of the tiger mother book online at low prices. Jan 02, 2012 first off, i loved battle hymn of the tiger mother. Achingly honest and profoundly challenging, battle hymn of the tiger mother is one of the most talkedabout books of our times. Aug 06, 2012 yale law professor amy chua discusses her memoir battle hymn of the tiger mother, presented by harvard book store. Jan 11, 2011 battle hymn of the tiger mother chronicles chuas ironwilled decision to raise her daughters, sophia and lulu, the chinese way and the remarkable, sometimes heartbreaking results her choice inspires.
When the book first came out, the internet exploded with opinions on it mostly, as far as i could tell, incredibly negative, much of them in response to this wall street journal article titled not by amy chua why chinese mothers are superior. Excerpt battle hymn of the tiger mother by amy chua. In battle hymn of the tiger mother, amy chua offers a highly readable. She is the author of world on fire and is a noted expert in the fields of international business, ethnic conflict, and globalization. Before i finish reading battle hymn of the tiger mother, i would put tottochan. After igniting a firestorm of debate across the nation, amy chuas daring, conversationchanging memoir is now in paperback. Battle hymn of the tiger mother by amy chua and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Dec 27, 2011 battle hymn of the tiger mother chronicles chuas ironwilled decision to raise her daughters, sophia and lulu, the chinese way and the remarkable, sometimes heartbreaking results her choice inspires. At once provocative and laughoutloud funny, battle hymn of the tiger motherset off a global parenting debate with its story of one mothers journey in strict parenting. The tiger mother, americas top parent the new yorker. Amy chua, battle hymn of the tiger mother i got the sudden urge to pick up this book from my fathers shelf. Amy chua argues that western parenting tries to respect and nurture childrens individuality.
She teaches full time, writes lauded books and papers, maintains a grueling travel. Sep 09, 2014 amy chua, battle hymn of the tiger mother i got the sudden urge to pick up this book from my fathers shelf. The other day, i was having dinner with my family when the subject of amy chuas new book, battle hymn of the tiger mother penguin press. Listen to battle hymn of the tiger mother by amy chua at. Tiger mothers book makes case for ultrastrict chinese parenting. Battle hymn of the tiger mother chronicles chuas ironwilled decision to raise her daughters, sophia and lulu, the chinese way and the remarkable, sometimes heartbreaking results her choice inspires. Battle hymn of the tiger mother conservative book club. Since then, its been used to describe a parenting style thats harsh, but also very warm. Yale law professor amy chua discusses her memoir battle hymn of the tiger mother, presented by harvard book store. Battle hymn of the tiger mother, by amy chua sfgate. And yet, it rings a bell, and i was surprised on how true this is. Tiger parents push and pressure their children to attaining high levels of academic achievement or success in highstatus extracurricular activities such as music, using authoritarian parenting methods.
Battle hymn of the tiger mother by amy chua set to stir controversy with. Battle hymn of the tiger mother reading group choices. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Picture the reaction to a similar tale told by a hungarian or an austrian ubermom. The author, amy chua, believes in raising her daughters the chinese way which apparently entails a lot of screaming, yelling, berating and nagging.
Andrew marantz spoke with one of their daughters, sophie chuarubenfeld, in this weeks. Buy battle hymn of the tiger mother second edition by amy chua isbn. Find books like battle hymn of the tiger mother from the worlds largest community of readers. The battle hymn of the tiger family the new yorker. Jan, 2011 battle hymn of the tiger mother strict, uncompromising values and discipline are what makes children raised by chinese parents successful. Jul 27, 2012 battle hymn of tiger mother is a story of chinese parenting towards the extreme. Books similar to battle hymn of the tiger mother goodreads. Handpicked recommendations to other books that have a similar writing style or theme to battle hymn of the tiger mother. Battle hymn of the tiger mother by amy chua rating. Jan 14, 2011 in battle hymn of the tiger mother, yale law professor amy chua recounts her experience raising her two daughters the chinese way. In battle hymn of the tiger mother, yale law professor amy chua recounts her experience raising her two daughters the chinese way. Excerpt battle hymn of the tiger mother by amy chua the.
Battle hymn of the tiger mother hardcover january 1, 2010 by tiger mom author 4. Yale law professor amy chua discusses her memoir battle hymn of the tiger. Battle hymn of the tiger mother by amy chua, paperback. Lulu handed me her surprise, which turned out to be a card, writes chua in her explosive new memoir, battle hymn of the tiger mother. Tottochan, but it sends an entirely different message to its. An analysis of battle hymn of the tiger mother by amy. Battle hymn of the tiger mother by amy chua everyday reading. Jan 20, 2011 if this were the entirety of battle hymn of the tiger mother, this book would not be destined for major best sellerdom. Battle hymn of tiger mother is a story of chinese parenting towards the extreme. Goodreads members who liked battle hymn of the tiger mothe. Theres method to chuas madness enough method to stir up selfdoubt in readers who subscribe to more nurturing parenting.
I know battle hymn of the tiger mother is deeply polarizing. It quickly popularized the concept and term tiger mother while also becoming the inspiration citation needed for the 20142015 singaporean tv show tiger mum, the 2015 mainland chinese drama tiger mom, and the 2017 hong kong series tiger mom blues. Battle hymn of the tiger mother is a book by american author and law professor amy chua that was published in 2011. Yale law professor amy chua discusses her memoir battle hymn of. The term tiger mother tiger mom was coined by yale law school professor amy chua in her 2011 memoir battle hymn of the tiger mother. It is a story about a mother, two daughters, and two dogs.
Apr 23, 2019 the phrase tiger mom was coined by amy chua in her book, the battle hymn of the tiger mother, in 2011. Battle hymn of the tiger mother strict, uncompromising values and discipline are what makes children raised by chinese parents successful. Theres method to chuas madness enough method to stir up selfdoubt in readers who subscribe to. More accurately, it was a piece of paper folded crookedly. Amy chuas battle hymn of the tiger mother did more than speak to me.
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