Tiger Mother Music? The Cut-Throat World Of Classical Music?

Amy Chua’s controversial book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother is, at first glance, about parenting, not music. Nevertheless, it’s bursting with Chua’s ideas about classical music. She makes it clear that, as far as she’s concerned, it’s hard work, demanding strict adherence to clearly defined goals and standards. It’s fiercely competitive, and if you’re not the best, you’re a “loser.”