We can’t all be concert pianist, violinist, have perfect score on SATs and go to Ivy League universities. The parenting style aside, circumstances and resources differ greatly between Chinese families, and try as a tiger mom might, there are still plenty of Chinese kids who do not achieve as a Tiger mom would expect. I find it rather preposterous that people took this as a parenting guide and criticized it to no end. The book, as Amy has stated many times, is a memoir of her own parenting journey and is meant to be more of an entertainment than anything. I do think it’s a must read for all the kids in America who thinks their tiger mother is insane. Parts of it really resonated with me and my upbringing, but in other parts, I did think, “this lady is crazy” – particularly the part where she made her kids practice piano on vacation. It’s a quick read and highly entertaining. I finished the book in just a few days, in between eating gelato and soaking up the sun (which my tiger mom does not approve of). I told myself the day after exams were over, I’d indulge in this book. I first heard about this book from Amy’s WSJ article, “ Why Chinese Mothers are Superior” and literally laughed out loud while alone in my dorm room. During my French Riviera vacation, I polished off Battle Hymn of a Tiger Mother by Amy Chua.
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Though it might turn out to be exactly the change they both needed. Along with the borrowed houses come neighbours and friends, gossip and speculation, and Ria and Marilyn soon realise that swapping lives won't be the peaceful escape they'd been hoping for. Ria and Marilyn have never met - they live thousands. Two more unlikely friends would be hard to find, but when each needs a place to escape to, a house exchange seems the ideal solution. A house swap leads to an unlikely and touching friendship, as secrets are unveiled and lives changed. After a terrible loss, she has closed herself off from the world. Marilyn Vine lives thousands of miles away in a quiet, modern house in New England. Ria Lynch lives in a big, warm, Victorian house in Tara Road, Dublin, where her life revolves around family and friends. Ria and Marilyn have never met, but they're about to switch lives for the summer. THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF A CLASSIC NOVEL FROM THE WORLD'S FAVOURITE STORYTELLER, #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR MAEVE BINCHY. 'This is Binchy at her best' MAIL ON SUNDAY Two women - on opposite sides of the world but both longing for escape - exchange homes for the summer. The 25th Anniversary Edition of a classic novel from a beloved storyteller, with a new introduction by Lorraine Kelly. They each have a relationship with Hesina that is complex and changes so much by the end. Hesina and Sanjing’s adopted siblings, Caiyan and Lilian, are so so interesting. She commits treason on the first pages of the book, but there’s a reason behind it, as for everything. Hesina is a complex and morally-gray character (yay!). I don’t really have a reason, but maybe it’s because he’s so sure of himself at first and he’s extremely loyal to those he loves. I also have to say that although Sanjing doesn’t appear that often, he’s my favorite character. Their love is painfully unspoken, and it’s so real and familiar, especially as reflected in Asian cultures. I can’t stress enough how much I love Hesina and Sanjing, because they are related by blood, but they are both different and similar. The characters themselves and the relationships between them are wonderfully complex and beautiful. One of the things that impressed me the most was the relationships between characters. What I really think is remarkable is that this book was written when Joan He was a high schooler-I don’t think I could even think of anything like this. However, I really think Descendant of the Crane deserves it. I rarely ever give any book five stars, and this is even less frequent for YA books. Series: N/A (although it may have sequels in the future) |