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Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

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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