Ann M. (boochicken) reviewed on 6/22/2011 + 33 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 3

As an asian-american, the book aggravated me. What her children endured sounded like torture, and I'm so glad she wasn't my mother. They may be quite excellent musically and academically, but I morn the loss of their childhood. Her method lacked balance and love. It may behoove Ms. Chua that it IS possible to excel in life without the oppression, and being the best in music seems more like mom's dream rather than her dtrs'. They have all these acclamations for their success, but so what? There are so many joys interspersed in daily life that was lost. Despite my negative review, I do acknowledge that this is an autobiography and therefore someone's unique life story. For that, the book is what it is.

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