A review by jen284
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua

3.0

Some of the passages made me laugh out loud- the hoops Amy Chua jumps through for an hour or two of expert instruction are hilarious to contemplate. I don't think she is crazy or a child abuser but she is way over the top of rational when it comes to her daughters. Her worst behavior was the manner in which she supervises the girls music practice sessions- which brought back memories of "helping" Tim study in elementary school, an exercise in frustration which only added anxiety, stress, tears and confusion. At the time I wished I could figure out how to help him learn without making him cry, but now I realize my mistake was believing his achievements were mine to take credit for.