Here are my 3 latest recommendations for all types of readers....
1. Room: Haunting, masterful, grippiing. I can see why it was on just about every "best book" list of 2010, it truly deserved it. I think the author is incredibly talented to be able to write an entire novel in the voice of a precocious 5 year old boy who has been trapped in one room his entire existence and make it a book I couldn't put down. It was one of those I just HAD to finish and still think about. It was clean even though it was dealing with an extremely distasteful subject. I think everyone should pick it up. It's worth the wait at the library!
2. Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother: I loved this book and think every parent should read it whether you agree with Chua's philosophy or not. It's enlightening and made me question and reevaluate how I parent. It's one of those books I can't stop thinking or talking about. I think it's a great counterpoint to many of the other parenting theories widely circulated right now and I love so much of the underlying philosophy for certain children, though I obviously don't agree with much of the execuction. It was an extrememly quick, engaging story that was amazingly honest and thought provoking. It's helped me have the courage and backbone to change a few things around here and at the same time, it made me feel incredibly sane and loving, which was nice too! Totally clean. Whether you agree or disagree with her, it's worth the read.
3. The Magic of Ordinary Days: I just really enjoyed reading this book. There was nothing especially earth shattering, but it was just simple, quiet and beautiful and after reading half-way I couldn't put it down. I love the way it shows the power of love, forgiveness and embracing a path you never thought you'd be on. A quick, clean read most anyone would enjoy.
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I've wanted to read the Tiger Mom book...I read an article after it came out and it peaked my interest. Even in just that short blip of an article, I realized I needed to up my parenting on piano practicing. I don't want to be insane with it, but I was going too easy on the kiddos because I had a horrible experience with practicing and a mother that gave up after hours and hours of my tantrum throwing. The amazing thing I noticed...this gal was right! My kids threw a fit, said they couldn't do it...I said and nicely demanded they do it. After some tears and tantrums and me questioning where this lady got her philosophy - my children got through the hardest parts of their pieces, the ones they said they'd NEVER get! I loved seeing their smiles and confidence soar....so as you said, I may not agree with everything she writes in there and I'm sure my way of working out that situation would differ from hers - but I did learn something and I'm interested to read the entire book to find out more. Thanks for the reminder to pick it up!
Thanks for sharing I was just looking for a new book to read, I agree about the Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother- I really enjoyed it.
LOVED Room. Amazing.
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