Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother Book Reviews

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Heartbreaking yet hilarious!!!. I think this book is amazing. While it's heartbreaking and excruciating, it's also hilarious and uplifting. I finished it in one day and I didn't want it to end. I can see how many people from certain background would find her parenting method 'repulsive'. Just like the person who interviewed her at the end of the book. They can't grasped the fact that when certain people are tied to their cultural background, no matter where they live, they must uphold traditions and practice what they believe in. Regardless of what others around you may think. The book shows that while they achieved many great things as a family, the painful and ridiculous journey they went through was a lesson. Being a parent is the most difficult job. So while the author tried to 'figure' things out for her kids, she figured herself out. It ended wonderfully for them. It's a wonderful book!!!!

awesome book. there are alot of heart in this book. hold off your judgement, and read through it.

Tiger mom. Amy is an excellent writer and story teller. I love the book because it full of honesty. She definitely keeps it real!!

It's like a story text book!. I haven't finished but one comment to Amy Chua this book might teach Americans to be more strict!!!!!

Engrossing. I read this book in one sitting. It raised some valid comparisons of parenting styles. I enjoyed it. What a lovely family. There is nothing wrong with discipline and love. I think many westerners have it wrong that they must be their child's friend not the parent. It gives new meaning to choices. Well done.

I can truly relate. I felt a deep connection to the author and her story. I actually found myself thinking and comparing myself to the author. I enjoyed how she explored and explained her strong strengths as well as point out her flaws. A truly awesome book!

Tiger Mom. A great book. I've long admired the Asian work ethic and it's great to see it instilled in a new generation. Certainly something of a model. However some room, at certain ages for children, must be given to develop their higher, imaginative faculties. That is where a teacher like Rudolf Steiner could come into play.

Absolutely loved it!. Brutally honest. Brilliant. Smart. Felt her pain and joy, all of them.

Best book I've read all year. Such an inspirational read. A must read for everyone who values intelligence and striving to be the best person you can be.

Great read. Don't judge the author or book by reviews or other comments. Read it for yourself. Lots of golden nuggets throughout this memoir. Thank you for being authentic and honest about the experience. As an African-American mom with an accomplished career and a graduate degree I want to make sure that each generation gets better and achieves more. I want my daughter to accomplish more than I ever imagined for me. To me, that was your main motivation - to continue the legacy of greatness. Obviously, it becomes more difficult the more children are removed from the struggle. We should all strive to improve our family's legacy, and I think there are many lessons in this story. Great read! Finished it in one day bc I couldn't stop reading!

Great book.. I've been looking at the other reviews and I have come to the conclusion that the only thing you guys agree about is that you think there was too much music information. LOL, most of the Asians I know take pride in their musical achievements. Also, about the parenting- wake up, people. Amy Chua simply brought to light something that has been happening for a while. No need to get mad at her alone. Other than that, the book was a good read, especially for me, since I have a Chinese tiger mother. I got to compare what I "rebelliously" did to what Lulu did. Haven't gotten around to breaking glass yet, though.

Great book. Definitely using these techniques. Old school is the best

... I really DO NOT like how she always made such general statement like Chinese will never do blah blah.. Chinese always do ... I mean I'm a Chinese and was born and raised in China. Some of the values she talked about such as Chinese children always owe parents... But I mean traditions do change and she is also an anthropologist and she should understand it and shouldn't make such 'stereotypical'statement. To clarify, only few Chinese eat dogs! Not many parents are strict! None of Chinese parents I know have their children practice piano like 3 hours a day! Many Chinese understand children should enjoy their childhood! Amy you cannot represent Chinese!

Shocked by her parenting style- but was mine too weak?. I was angry with her at times and at times I connected with her. There are some truths to her perceptions of us "western" parents. Made me step back and evaluate myself. I think our culture is going wrong somewhere - just take a look at what's on tv! America is now glamorizing Teen Moms!!!?? All and all a very good read.

We need more parents like her!!. I think she is a awesome mom who have her children best interest at heart. They will turn out to be awesome adults!!!

Such a great book!. Long but amazing. A must-have for your iBooks library!

A Laugh Riot!. If you are an Asian reader as I am (South Asian) you'll appreciate moments from your own family life played out in Chua's book. A tongue in cheek, and honest presentation of cultural idiosyncrasies and filial love and duty, and appreciation of those that gave us the ability and gumption to rebel against them!

Guidance. This book was good. I think American's don't like it because it is an indictment on their parenting. Although Amy Chau goes overboard a few times in this book. I do agree with her base stance that children must be guided to do great things.

Bad. I don't like it

Battle hymn of the Tiger Mother. One star is too much but had to put down a rating to submit this review. One of the worst books I have ever read. Along with exhibiting no literary value, it is offensive concerning cultures and parenting. The lack of knowledge about either areas is staggering.

Interesting, but inconclusive. As a working western mother of triplets and three step kids I looked forward to reading this book to find out what I am doing wrong or to empathize with another mother. I found Amy's point of view interesting. I enjoyed the book but at times found the details of the music lessons too much and I thought the end was a little week.

Loved it!. I bought this book after recently seeing it on the news. I love to read about parenting and religion from different cultures. This book did not disappoint ! As a mother of 3 children, I appreciate every word written. It made me laugh and also made me think about my parenting skills. I even would read the book aloud to my husband and kids to talk about the Chinese model. Let's just say my kids are a little worried that I might implement some. I wish I had the author's dedication to never give up and I plan to strive for that.

My wake up call.. My children will be in for a rude awakening. Great book, and I only downloaded the sample.

Great read!. Really enjoyed this. Made me laugh out loud several times.

Superb Honesty-Needed Book. I am a white tiger, as my Asian friends call me, (not completely to this degree but close, which is why I admire the violin practice notes), and why I feel in good company with all questioning of the values of Western parenting. My husband 'tolerates' my intensity & we have a Sophia & Lulu, but in reverse. Not sure birth order trumps when you have a Tiger Mom. Great skills come at a cost, but so did/does the American freedom we enjoy and the financial stability my family has earned because of my immigrant Grandparents and my parents who were/are extremely hardworking farmers. Not having cracked the Ivy League but having admired the schools and thinkers since childhood, I find the window into Ms. Chua's life invaluable.

Chua is amazing. As a teacher, I found her diverse perspectives interesting and thought provoking. I am so glad I read it, it is nothing like the. Media makes it out to be. I thought it was extremely insightful and an honest depiction of our western tendencies. A great fast/easy read, couldn't put it down!

Good book. This book is very enjoyable. It is a very quick easy read.

💕💕💕😍. “The stakes are really high. A parent such as Chua who takes charge against an unrelenting culture of stupidity should be admired, not scorned. She should not be defending herself; instead, we should be taking notes.” - quote from the beginning of this book that I completely agree with.

Great read. I think this is a good book for any parent. It shows the rewards of being a good parent as opposed to trying to be your kids' friend.

A must read!. Ohh I loved this book. I wish there was more! It was witty and so interesting to read about another culture raising children in the US. My Aunt is Chinese and my uncle westerner, and I felt like I was reading about their family. My two cousins have both won major piano competitions in CA and they aren’t in High School yet. They also go to Chinese school every Sunday and are so impossible to get together with, which has been hard to understand until now. Every time I’m around them I see so many aspects I want to use in the raising of my daughter. Such a raw, real, funny and inspiring family. Thankful to have stumbled upon this book.

Battle Hymm of the Tiger Mother. I thought this was an interesting peek into Chinese family dynamics. Although I do feel American western families are losing control over their children, I feel the author depicts an unfair view on American child rearing. If Chinese families raise their children in a far superior way, then why does most innovation come form the United States.

Loved it!. So inspiring! I couldn't put the book down once I started. I've always envisioned that my parenting style will be strict and conservative (the Asian way), but Amy really showed the lengths and extremes some parents are willing to take to avoid raising average or mediocre children. It's not easy to write a memoir about the love/hate relationship you share with your kids... while putting yourself in a vulnerable place for criticism. I'm happy this book was a success, a well-deserved recognition.

Great book. I think Amy's point is simple ... Set high expectations for your children and work hard with them to achieve them. Screaming and blackmailing them is optional based on your temperament! ;) Great insight into parenting decisions! Bravery to share ! Kudos !

How to measure success. Every parent wants their child to be successful and self sufficient, but what price are you willing to pay? For me, the book was an exposition of the author's fears and her futile attempts to control every aspect of existence in order to hold those fears at bay. She states that Chinese parents are confidant that their child can achieve, and bullying them into submission is the best strategy for the child to acquire the necessary skills that lead to success. What is success, then? Is it hosting lavish parties for your child's performance at Carnegie Hall, sacrificing family vacations to rigid schedules, prohibiting your children from learning about teamwork through sports and ensuring that your children never fail by insisting every free moment devoted to the pursuit of excellence? You have taken from them so much more than you have given, and mostly to bask in the reflected glory of their accomplishments. You are like the parent who brings their child's trophy to the office. There are moments when the author reveals herself that speak volumes. When she interviews at Yale and is asked about her interest for the law she has no response because she simply achieved for achievements sake and not because she pursued her own passion. It seems as though she was afraid what might happen if she strayed from this prescribed path and pursued her own interests. When her sister becomes gravely Ill, the author finally encounters something she can't control and the book ends at that point. I wonder if the author and her sister, now realizing the fleeting nature of existence, would spend every moment goading their children into structured tasks designed toward achievement knowing that they may have squandered some of that precious time hurling objects in restaurants? So what is the author seeking with such fervent and focussed desire? Is it really to raise children who have mastered academic and musical skills no matter the price? I think she is the opposite of what she claims. I think she is afraid to launch her children into a fickle, unpredictable world and considers all these skills they have acquired as some sort of armor that will protect them from all harm. Her sister's illness is probably the catalyst for her relenting on her rigid control of Lulu. No matter how much we want to protect our children, there is no talisman to protect them from harm, no matter how many achievements they acquire. So what is the measure of success in parenting? Perhaps there can be room for balance in the equation. Maybe discipline and structure combined with unconditional love will result in a capable and compassionate person. Your children will fail at something, and will they turn to you for comfort or turn against you? I guess we won't know until her children write their own book, but if it is not a best seller, i know they won't be inviting her on their book tour!

A wonderful look at parenting. Everyone has a style. I was made to do sukuki method violin for 10 years. I hated it but I love becoming good at something. While Amy may seem over the top consider if all mothers took the time and investment to be involved with their children. Our world would be a different place. Kids thrive on structure, rules, love, and knowing what to expect. I was not shocked to see her daughters defend her, as I would be the first to defend my own mother for her insistence on practice, grades, respect to elders, and in my own words..... Leaving the world a better place than we found it. I am 30, had no nintendo, no cable, got excellent grades, run a money making business, have a very sweet husband, adore my grandparents, and attribute my happiness to Bob and Sue wager who with love,joy, have. Amys daughters thrived into wonderful women. That is the hope I have for my son. Thank you Amy for sharing your story so honestly. I'm at times mortified at my own parenting. It's nice to know we all make mistakes but also have success.

Great!. This book was great and had me interested the entire time. Im also very pleased with how it ended. Great read.

not good. i am 14 years old and when i read this book( mom wanted to get my opinion)i thought this was horrible! To bring your child up in sucha strick way will only cause us children to hate you. Strict is sometimes good but this chick takes it to a new level :(

Fascinating read. I am a busy, working professional and mother of a 2 year old girl, expecting my second girl in a month. I had heard of this novel in the press and as the American daughter of immigrants, was intrigued by its focus on the differences between Chinese and American parenting. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the novel and ultimately came to sympthasize with Ms. Chua and her struggles to help her daughters be their best in the pursuit of their musical and academic endeavors. like every mother, she is hard on herself. Unlike most, she is equally hard on her girls but leads by example. At day's end, I am left in awe with them all, perhaps even moe so with the power of love in that family (quietly the jpenforced Blythe father, who's is clearly the backbone of these ladies). A fun, fast, and memorable read.

I'm not sure what I read.... The book is interesting yes, but I do not agree with Chinese parenting. First of all, not all Western parents are letting their kids waste their time on useless things.I also want to say that the way she treats her kids is a bit extreme... Who tells their kids that they are going to burn all of their stuffed animals if they don't play a music piece right? I just feel bad for her children Lulu and Sophia. I'm a 12 year old girl. Of course I would feel bad. Though my life has half and half. Some discipline and some freedom. That's all I got to say.

Wonderful- Cuban tiger here. I think Amy is wonderful. We Cubans raise our kids similarly to the Chinese way, that’s why there are so many Cuban doctors lawyers and politicians. This book is funny and truthful. As mothers we are often judged as bad, but as a whole we work nonstop to take care of our families. Whats wrong with letting our kids experience reality- life is hard work.

Well done!. Your honesty is genuine. I could not put this story down! Thank you for sharing your family with me. I have a son and I have a little "tiger" in me as well...for the same reasons you do...I want him to have so many more opportunities than I did. I grew up one of 14 children to parents who valued education. My life is so much better because of it. I had so little as a child, but it taught me to value life and people. Today, I have a Ph.D. and enjoy a life I never dreamed I would have had. I hope I can rear my son to appreciate more than video games and junk food. I feel I am doing a good job, but I, too, engage in battles with him. I will continue to pick my battles. The other day I asked what he loved the most and he said, "You." That made me smile. Thank you!

Witty, scary and real. I loved this book and Amy's dedication to her children. I admire over achievers! I am definitely not one of them but it is obvious to me how much potential every individual has within themselves. Most children need the guidance of strong parents to be the best and some figure it out on their own. Cheers to diversity and doing things your own way!

Great Book!. I really enjoyed this book. It was funny and insightful. I completely agree on her way of expecting more out of children.

Completely Agree. Totally how I'm going to parent!

Eloquently written. Foreigners just have a different approach in regards towards education.

Can't see why someone could hate this book. Just because Amy decides to write about her life in raising her children, doesn't mean she could possibly be the worst mother in the world. I'm only 15 and I think that a lot of the things she did were indeed going to benefit her kids, not herself. She is brave to publish this book, with all the hate going around. I didn't live with a tiger mom, but reading this makes me hope that I can give my kids the tools to succeed in life. Maybe not in the ways that Amy did, but perhaps similar. I agree that western parenting can be judgmental when it comes to a parent raising their child differently. As long as it is effective and means they did their jobs as parents right, why should it matter in what ways they raised their children? I know many kids who have tiger parents, and never have I heard a TRUE complaint; the occasional joke about it due to western responses is as far as they go. Those kids are high achievers and are the ones going places. They aren't messed up or suicidal, they have a social life inside school where they have friends to keep them sane. I truely recommend that you read this book; maybe it will change your views on "Chinese" methods of raising children.

Horrible read. A waste of my time and money.

Wonderful. This book was one of the best that I have ever read. Some might say that Amy's parenting tactics were too harsh and maybe at times they were at times but because of her, Sophia and Lulu will have very successful lives. And I agree with her 95% of the time. Without Amy, her children could have never won all those music awards, succeed in school or any of their other achievements.

Quick read..... Great book. I wish I had half the discipline she does with my kids.

It's a good book. The author really doesn't grasp "developmentally appropriate" at all. You get to see a real parent going overboard trying to create "perfect" children and use really flawed logic to justify her actions. As an Early Childhood Development major I found the book really interesting, and it is, just don't expect happy endings and rainbows.

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Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. Definitely interesting and insightful. A great read for anyone who has children.

Amazing. As a 12 year old girl, I chose to read this book, for pleasure reading over last Xmas break. My mum thought I would loose interest, since this book is clearly meant for more mature audiences, but I read it anyway, and this was the best book I ever read in my entire 12 year life. No joke. Even though I was raised in a slightly more sticker western parenting style(maybe a little less strict), I still think to myself: this is the parenting I will apply to my kids, if they turn out as lucky as Chua's. fingers crossed, Kiera

Great book. Very well written and honest sounding. Thank you for sharing your successful family because it is helping us firm moms stick to our guns!