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aeroles 's review for:
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
by Amy Chua
Okey, I rated with five stars. Because it should be. Much that I like about the book is Amy Chua's candid revelation of her parenting style, how it affects her "positively" and "negatively". I understand that the "first impression" the book received, especially from the wide American readers, was out-raged which intimidated several others from reading it.
But, I think the book it very worthwhile a reading. Somehow it affects you and me, for once became a son or daughter and maybe would become a father of mother. (Ah! I always watch my diction againts hurting feministic idealism. But it seemed to be very "literary" awkard. And out of place in this review.) One should read this book not because they will surely like it but to consider or to insist an idea, on the later, his, and on the latter, the writer's.
But, another but, Amy Chua's didn't wrote this book to teach every mother about parenting style, the Chinese way, as she discussed in the later chapter/s. It is for self parody. A memoire. (Then why should I read it, you may ask.)
Do I not sound convincing? Well, I do want you to convince either. To wit, here is my thought on parenting, or motherhood:
"A mother must be stern to compel obedience. And gentle to gain respect."
Yeah, being a mother is a very strenous thing. That is why I adore mothers, and women. (I remember the times when I have a misunderstanding with my mother. I am always a covert, selfish son. And I pitied my mother for what I became.)
To Amy Chua, you have been a very great mother. And as a great mother, you also failed in some things. (Greatness wouldn't be that great without a stint of failure.) Kudos! (Ano daw?)
But, I think the book it very worthwhile a reading. Somehow it affects you and me, for once became a son or daughter and maybe would become a father of mother. (Ah! I always watch my diction againts hurting feministic idealism. But it seemed to be very "literary" awkard. And out of place in this review.) One should read this book not because they will surely like it but to consider or to insist an idea, on the later, his, and on the latter, the writer's.
But, another but, Amy Chua's didn't wrote this book to teach every mother about parenting style, the Chinese way, as she discussed in the later chapter/s. It is for self parody. A memoire. (Then why should I read it, you may ask.)
Do I not sound convincing? Well, I do want you to convince either. To wit, here is my thought on parenting, or motherhood:
"A mother must be stern to compel obedience. And gentle to gain respect."
Yeah, being a mother is a very strenous thing. That is why I adore mothers, and women. (I remember the times when I have a misunderstanding with my mother. I am always a covert, selfish son. And I pitied my mother for what I became.)
To Amy Chua, you have been a very great mother. And as a great mother, you also failed in some things. (Greatness wouldn't be that great without a stint of failure.) Kudos! (Ano daw?)