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BATTLE HYMN OF THE TIGER MOTHER by Amy Chua (Very Good Cond - HC - Illustrated)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very good
- Seller notes
- Ex Libris
- Yes
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Custom Bundle
- No
- Personalize
- No
- Inscribed
- No
- Type
- Picture Book
- Features
- Dust Jacket, Ex-Library, Illustrated
- Vintage
- No
- Original Language
- English
- Personalized
- No
- Book Series
- Battle Hymn of The Tiger Mother
- Subjects
- Family, Parenting & Relations
- Intended Audience
- Young Adults, Adults
- Signed
- No
- ISBN
- 9781594202841
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1594202842
ISBN-13
9781594202841
eBay Product ID (ePID)
92599018
Product Key Features
Book Title
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Women, Parenting / General, Ethnic Studies / Asian American Studies, Personal Memoirs, Parenting / Motherhood, Customs & Traditions
Publication Year
2011
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Family & Relationships, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
15 oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-029623
Reviews
" Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother is the book we've all been waiting for - a candid, provocative, poignant and vicarious journey through the Chinese- American family culture. It will leave you breathless with its bluntness and emotion. Amy Chua is a Tiger Mother, a greatly gifted law professor and, ultimately, an honest, loving woman with a lot to say." -Tom Brokaw "This is one outrageous book, partly thanks to Amy Chua's writing style - Chua is pugnacious and blunt, with an unerring nose for the absurd ...The cultural divide Chua so brilliantly captures is one we stand to witness more and more in our globalized age, after all; and what with Asia and Asian achievement looming ever larger in the American imagination, the issues inherent in Battle Hymn are as important as they are entertaining... I was riveted by this book" -Gish Jen, The Boston Globe "Amy Chua's Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother did more than speak to me. It screamed, shouted and lectured me. It made me simultaneously laugh with empathy and cringe with embarrassment and exasperation... Charming... Self-effacing... Guffaw-inducing" -Terry Hong, San Francisco Chronicle "Readers will alternately gasp at and empathize with Chua's struggles and aspirations, all the while enjoying her writing, which, like her kid-rearing philosophy, is brisk, lively and no-holds-barred. This memoir raises intriguing, sometimes uncomfortable questions about love, pride, ambition, achievement and self-worth that will resonate among success-obsessed parents... Engagingly and provocatively chronicled. Readers of all stripes will respond to [ Battle Hymn of the] Tiger Mother . -Elizabeth Chang, The Washington Post "[Chua's] writing is smart and lively" - Entertainment Weekly "Chua's mindset and methods-bolstered by faith in Chinese family tradition-pose a useful challenge for an era haunted by a helicoptering ethos as hard to shake as it is to like. Here is an alternative to the queasy hypocrisy of typical hyperparents, buffeted by shifting expertise that leaves them anxious about overpressuring even as they push. Chua breaks through all that. She is a crusader invigorated by practicing what she preaches: the arduous work she believes necessary to do anything well, child-rearing included... But precisely because Chua slaves away as hard as her girls do, one thing her program is not is guilt-inducing. In the end, her ordeal with Lulu teaches Chua humility and proves her daughter's very healthy autonomy-and inspires next to no regrets." -Slate.com
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
306.874/3092 B
Synopsis
An awe-inspiring, often hilarious, and unerringly honest story of one mother's exercise in extreme parenting, revealing the rewards-and the costs-of raising her children the Chinese way. All decent parents want to do what's best for their children. What Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother reveals is that the Chinese just have a totally different idea of how to do that. Western parents try to respect their children's individuality, encouraging them to pursue their true passions and providing a nurturing environment. The Chinese believe that the best way to protect your children is by preparing them for the future and arming them with skills, strong work habits, and inner confidence. Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother chronicles Chua's iron-willed decision to raise her daughters, Sophia and Lulu, her way-the Chinese way-and the remarkable results her choice inspires. Here are some things Amy Chua would never allow her daughters to do: ? have a playdate ? be in a school play ? complain about not being in a school play ? not be the #1 student in every subject except gym and drama ? play any instrument other than the piano or violin ? not play the piano or violin The truth is Lulu and Sophia would never have had time for a playdate. They were too busy practicing their instruments (two to three hours a day and double sessions on the weekend) and perfecting their Mandarin. Of course no one is perfect, including Chua herself. Witness this scene: "According to Sophia, here are three things I actually said to her at the piano as I supervised her practicing: 1. Oh my God, you're just getting worse and worse. 2. I'm going to count to three, then I want musicality. 3. If the next time's not PERFECT, I'm going to take all your stuffed animals and burn them!" But Chua demands as much of herself as she does of her daughters. And in her sacrifices-the exacting attention spent studying her daughters' performances, the office hours lost shuttling the girls to lessons-the depth of her love for her children becomes clear. Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother is an eye-opening exploration of the differences in Eastern and Western parenting- and the lessons parents and children everywhere teach one another., An awe-inspiring, often hilarious, and unerringly honest story of one mother's exercise in extreme parenting, revealing the rewards-and the costs-of raising her children the Chinese way. All decent parents want to do what's best for their children. What Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother reveals is that the Chinese just have a totally different idea of how to do that. Western parents try to respect their children's individuality, encouraging them to pursue their true passions and providing a nurturing environment. The Chinese believe that the best way to protect your children is by preparing them for the future and arming them with skills, strong work habits, and inner confidence. Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother chronicles Chua's iron-willed decision to raise her daughters, Sophia and Lulu, her way-the Chinese way-and the remarkable results her choice inspires. Here are some things Amy Chua would never allow her daughters to do: ? have a playdate ? be in a school play ? complain about not being in a school play ? not be the #1 student in every subject except gym and drama ? play any instrument other than the piano or violin ? not play the piano or violin The truth is Lulu and Sophia would never have had time for a playdate. They were too busy practicing their instruments (two to three hours a day and double sessions on the weekend) and perfecting their Mandarin. Of course no one is perfect, including Chua herself. Witness this scene: "According to Sophia, here are three things I actually said to her at the piano as I supervised her practicing: 1. Oh my God, you're just getting worse and worse. 2. I'm going to count to three, then I want musicality. 3. If the next time's not PERFECT, I'm going to take all your stuffed animals and burn them " But Chua demands as much of herself as she does of her daughters. And in her sacrifices-the exacting attention spent studying her daughters' performances, the office hours lost shuttling the girls to lessons-the depth of her love for her children becomes clear. Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother is an eye-opening exploration of the differences in Eastern and Western parenting- and the lessons parents and children everywhere teach one another.
LC Classification Number
HQ759.C59 2011
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- n***s (1567)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseWhile the cover is not like new and fell apart upon package opening, the pages inside do match the "like new" quality described by the seller. So, this is still a positive experience and good value for what I need the magazine for. The seller packaged well with cardboard backer and shipped fast. I still recommend this seller and would deal with again! Thank you for the magazine I was looking for.
- r***s (1111)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseeBay the RIGHT way! As advertised, well packed with cardboard backing, quick delivery, good communication (USPS tracking provided). All the happy buttons pushed! A "do again" seller!RAILROAD MODEL CRAFTSMAN MAGAZINE (April 1976) California Zephyr, NYSME's 50th A (#284633810463)
- s***a (256)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMy entire experience with this vendor was thoroughly positive! Not only did the book I order arrive earlier than anticipated, but given how well it was secured for transit, it suffered no damage. In fact, its condition precisely matched the listing description and the many photos provided. I only have so much to say as I had no issues come up whatsoever. In the end, I applaud this vendor for their exemplary customer service! I can't be any happier with what I received!!IMMANUEL'S VEINS by Ted Dekker (1ST EDITION - 1ST PRINTING) Excellent Condition (#284820066705)