Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

Amy Chua

Jan 2011 · Sold by Penguin

About this ebook

“Courageous and thought-provoking.” —David Brooks, The New York Times

“Breathtakingly personal . . . [Chua’s] tale is as compelling as a good thriller.” —The Financial Times

"[F]ascinating. . . . the most stimulating book on the subject of child rearing since Dr. Spock." —Seattle Post-Intelligencer

“Chua’s memoir, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, is a quick, easy read. It’s smart, funny, honest and a little heartbreaking . . .” —Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Ratings and reviews

I myself being a parent, think that she is just trying to be traditional , like my parents were, the same except whit a little adjustment .She in the book talk describes that her daughter where high achiever's when it came to academics and music something that you don't see in a everyday kid. Not to spoil it for the people who didn't read the book , but it basically tell you five principle that she follow work ethic, discipline , family, perfection. I give this book 7.5.

It was an interesting read. I do agree with her that parents should provide structure and discipline to children. Spending time on facebook for 10 hours is more interesting but a total waste of time. I think it's great to enroll children in piano and violin lessons to develop discipline and responsibility. I cannot agree, however, with her her verbal abuse and striving to be number one and not two or three in anything. For her it's no longer emphasizing on learning and doing one's best; it's about being NUMBER ONE and winning a power struggle with her daughters. By the way I am Asian.

A humorous look at Western parenting styles versus American-Chinese parenting styles that illustrates that parenting is a frustrating job no matter where the children live and what their cultural heritages are. Amy Chua adds her own unique brand of commentary to the mix of views on parenting. Asian parents are by far the most accomplished citizens/residents of the USA. They have a difficult challenge in keeping their children on the path to accomplishment while exposing them to cultural advantages of living in the USA.

About the author

Amy Chua is the John M. Duff Professor of Law at Yale Law School. Her most recent book is Political Tribes: Group Instinct and the Fate of Nations. She is also the author of The Triple Package: How Three Unlikely Traits Explain the Rise and Fall of Cultural Groups in America (co-authored with Jed Rubenfeld). Chua's first book, World on Fire, was a New York Times bestseller and selected by The Economist as one of the best books of 2003; while her second book, Day of Empire, was a critically acclaimed Foreign Affairs bestseller. Chua lives with her husband, two daughters, and two Samoyeds in New Haven, Connecticut.