I can be the new Oprah

Well, as promised in my post "random thoughts #1", I have started reading Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. And honestly, I'm not quite sure what I think of the book. I am more than half way through it. I have read all about how great of a person she is and what she has acheived in life. (that was sarcasm-sometimes lost in translation, no pun intended). She has introduced me to her daughters, her husband, her parents and in-laws (mostly her mother in law) and told me all about her heritage. She has shared stories about how she has chosen musical instruments for her children and how she expects them to excel (because it is the Chinese way). She has told me about how she disciplines her daughters (because it is the Chinese way). She has told me why she has chosen to treat her children the way she does-because it is the Chinese way. But "the Chinese way" seems to be more of an excuse than a reason. Unless I have missed it she hasn't really explained to me the Chinese way. She has told me how her parents came to American, worked very hard and expected much from their children. Respect was expected and rewards were not given. She explained how her children are expected to do great and excel in everything they do because she and her husband have put a roof over their head, food in their stomach and clothes on their back. Things she has given them are little and not rewards (but are sometimes bribes).
I'm still trying to form an opinion of the book. As for her, I know we wouldn't be buddies!
Further reviews to come once I finish the book. I encourage others to read it. Share your thoughts.
This may turn over a new leaf for me-I can be the new Oprah! Well, only in the aspect that I can do book reviews and start a book of the month club! HMMMMM...what a thought!