The trend of demonizing Chua without really listening to what she has to say seems to continue in many reactions to this book. She specializes in the study of international business transactions, law and development, ethnic conflict, and globalization and the law. A religious group like the LDS church spans all kinds of ethnic groups all over the world and doesn't fit neatly among the very specific ethnic groups chosen for the book. Excluded and completely ignored and/or unfairly overlooked without mention are less vocal groups who are self-reliant and in their own rights successful, indeed, on the whole, such as Colombian, Jamaican, and Haitian immigrants, who shun governmental assistance! She specializes in the study of international business transactions, law and development, ethnic conflict, and globalization and thAmy L. Chua (born 1962) is the John M. Duff, Jr. It discusses exactly what we are missing out on as a liberal society by dropping the value of "loyalty" or "in-group out-group" thinking.This is the worst book I've read this year. Malcolm Gladwell is contagious. Obviously, Jews dominate among a much broader set of categories than many of the other highlighted groups. I can definitely see why people wouldn't like it as it is definitely not politically correct. And I mostly agree with the negative reviews on the Wikipedia page. But my definition of success is noIf not anything else, this book was interesting. A visit to Union City, New Jersey's Bergenline Avenue will paint an entirely different picture, indeed. She joined the Yale faculty in 2001 after teaching at Duke Law School. Reviewers and readers have said that it’s racist, justifies stereotypes, problematic, or quickly dismiss these ideas based on personal experience and opinions. Especially in the beginning, I felt like the book wasn't very organized. There's a lot to be said, pro and con, about this book, and maybe someday I'll get around to writing a separate blog eThe premise of this book is that certain cultural groups (including my cultural group: Mormons) rise and achieve more in America because they possess three qualities: a belief in their superiority which is innate to their cultural or doctrinal self-perception, an inferiority complex/insecurity based on their lack of acceptance in mainstream American society, and impulse control. Thankfully, these forces or set of values/beliefs are accessible to … As a mom, it didn't necessarily offer any suggestions on what to do to raise "better" children, but much like Tiger Mom, it certainly made me think. So I tried it but was equally as revolted and defensive, as well.
She joined the Yale faculty in 2001 after teaching at Duke Law School. I originally became interested in Chua's writing when "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother" generated so much controversy several years go. Yes. Here, Chua's controversial formula for the successful boil down to habits and motivations found more concentrated among a few cultural groups. Before reading Before I sing the accolades of this book, let's examine my experience with it. Start by marking “The Triple Package: How Three Unlikely Traits Explain the Rise and Fall of Cultural Groups in America” as Want to Read: Just expect to be left with some questions and not all the answers! Professor of Law at Yale Law School. (Which is a good thing…)Two stars is "liked it" and that is how I felt about this book. The rest is notes.This is the worst book I've read this year. The premise of the book is that success in modern America depends on three traits: Superiority, Insecurity, and Impulse Control. But here are few of my personal observations.Amy Chua is no stranger to controversial, provocative writing. Of course there may be a time and place for generalizations amongst certain sections of the populace, but to purposely overlook other facets of some nationality or race is marginThis was an infuriating book, to say the least. by Penguin Press Interesting theory about motivation. Vance's "Hillbilly Elegy" and learned of Chua's influence on Vance, I bumped this up my list. The bestselling husband and wife team Amy Chua, author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, and Jed Rubenfeld, author of The Interpretation of Murder, reveal the three essential components of success - its hidden spurs, inner dynamics and its potentially damaging costs - showing how, ultimately, when properly understood and harnessed, the Triple Package can put anyone on their chosen path to success.