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By: Amy Chua
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Bloomsbury presents Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother written and read by Amy Chua.

A lot of people wonder how Chinese parents raise such stereotypically successful kids. They wonder what Chinese parents do to produce so many math whizzes and music prodigies, what it's like inside the family, and whether they could do it too. Well, I can tell them, because I've done it...Amy Chua's daughters, Sophia and Louisa (Lulu) were polite, interesting and helpful, they had perfect school marks and exceptional musical abilities. The Chinese-parenting model certainly seemed to produce results. But what happens when you do not tolerate disobedience and are confronted by a screaming child who would sooner freeze outside in the cold than be forced to play the piano?

Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother is a story about a mother, two daughters, and two dogs. It was supposed to be a story of how Chinese parents are better at raising kids than Western ones. But instead, it's about a bitter clash of cultures, a fleeting taste of glory, and how you can be humbled by a thirteen-year-old.Witty, entertaining and provocative, this is a unique and important book that will transform your perspective of parenting forever.©2011 Amy Chua (P)2011 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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An interesting perspective and first hand account of a parenting journey. The language is quite accessible and doesn’t require much thought

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I am a Hungarian musician and read this book when it came out and was controversial. Why, I am not sure. It’s just an honest book on parenting, families and life. Now, 20 years later in Australia we have a TV program, Parental Guidance where 10 families and their parenting styles are in the focus and up for discussion. I think it was very much needed and a fantastic program, especially now, after two years of Covid, restrictions and online learning, etc. A friend mentioned that the upcoming episodes will include Tiger parenting and she did not know what that was. So I told her about this book and sent her the link to this audio. After 20 years reading the book I decided to listen to it. It was fantastic to hear it by the author narrating it. Being older, wiser and still a musician and visual artist, I so can relate to it. My parents did not push me to music but gave me opportunities that I enjoyed and I had the drive to ‘Tiger parent’ myself and achieve my goals. Of course, had an incredible school, the Kodaly School in Kecskemet, Hungary, then the Franz Liszt Academy of Music, a fertile ground for growths. Many of my students in Australia came from Asia and this book helped me to understand where they come from and what is common with my Hungarian upbringing. High expectations and trusting the child’s abilities. For many Western parents it is easier to let the kid quit than helping them through those bumps and difficult times to succeed. A must read or listen book for parents. Well-written!, honest, loved her wry sense of humour and the daily battles. But at the end it is all worth it! Enjoy!

A must read or listen for musicians, migrants and parents

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