![]() ![]() She is determined to raise their two daughters using traditional Chinese parenting principles while enjoying the privileged East Coast culture. 'Battle Hymn.' is the reminiscence of a successful, wealthy Chinese-American woman married to an equally successful Jewish man. Amy Chua shows us the genius is in fact 90% perspiration, 10% inspiration but it is done with 100% Dedication and Love. Amy Chua is NOT Mommy Dearest and is not Abusive, although there were exchanges that were volcanic, I actually laughed knowing what a battle ground parenting can be. These intimate stories reveal a most dedicated parent willing to spendi so much quality time with her children and working with them through every challenge. ![]() First understand that this mother LOVES and REPECTS her children deeply and it is within that context that her demands for excellence are made. I think that this book is something that everyone should read and learn from. Your "Chinese Mother" values are the American values of yester year and much of what America needs today. I worked for many years with "emotionally disturbed", "youth at risk" and i felt that our "theraputic programs" and psychological labels were doing more harm than good. ![]() ![]() Do not appologize and do not retreat from your values and those you have indpired and instilled in your children. Amy Chua I say Thank you for writing and for narrating your story of love and passion for excellence in your self, you family and your children. ![]()
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