ASIN: B006IEBZCE
Publisher: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Pages: 208
"A tiger mother claiming that she can be cruel because happiness doesn’t matter is committing the ultimate hypocrisy since she derives her happiness from the hard work and accomplishments of her children."Five years after Amy Chua’s Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother burst onto the scene, it’s still a cultural phenomenon. The words tiger mother have entered our lexicon. But what exactly do they mean? Is a tiger mother a martyr who selflessly pushes her children to be their very best? Or is she a demented, narcissistic nut job, stealing the childhoods of her offspring to fulfill her grandiose, adult desires? This book explores that question and more, as it delves into the hilarious journey of one family who were forced by circumstances beyond their control to take a very different--very "American"--parenting path.“(Holquist)...raises some serious issues, leaving readers’ eyes shining both ...
