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If the LDS Church is going to do this: Mike Terry, Deseret News LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson joined elected officials, business leaders and prominent Utah County residents Friday to dedicate and celebrate the Zions Bank Financial Center.   Photo by Ravell Call Bob Taubman speaks as City Creek Center opens in Salt Lake City, Thursday, March 22, 2012 Then the LDS Church should probably expect some of this . . . Also, a sense of humor never hurt anyone. I am certain God has one.

Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua My rating: 4 of 5 stars I listened to this as an audio book read by the author. Now that it is over, I feel as though I am missing a friend. She told this story humorously and unapologetically. She was brutally honest even when it made her look like a raving lunatic. She explained why she was willing and compelled to parent the way she did. I admire her ability to stay true to her Chinese culture and parenting standards in the Western Culture she raised Sophie and Lulu in. I learned some things, which I like more than being entertained. I think there is a lot of value to be found in the Chinese parenting model, even if I realize that personally, I could never maintain that level of control, nor would I want to. I respect Ms. Chua for her integrity in admitting to her readers that she was not always successful.   It was a delightful book. It was even more delightful to have Amy Chua tell me this story in her own words and her own voice