For the past few days my friend Becky and I have been making fun of a book that came in. It's called, "Top of the Class: How Asian Parents Raise High Achievers and How You Can Too."
Basically, these two chicks, Soo and Jane, try to enlighten silly American parents about how the Asian lifestyle leads to Asian over achievers. By adopting their "methods" we lazy, non-Asians can also acheive the level of success and status that they have. To back up these claims, they use statistics such as that even though Asians only make up 4% of the population, they make up 20% of the Ivy League, etc.
In short, it's the most ridiculous premise for a book I have ever read. It is also unitentionally funny since these two have taken self-importance to a whole new level. The best part is that Jane, who is now a lawyer, is portrayed as the slacker sister growing up, while Soo, who it is noted is a doctor and also married to one, was the more model student.
Every day Becky and I read from this book and give ourselves a good laugh. Order a copy for yourself, crack open some boxed wine and prepare to also be amused.
Today's "tip" from my new friends, Soo and Jane:
"Teach your child never to underestimate the physical, emotional and social havoc financial insecurity can wreak, even if one loves what he does for a living."
So...in the eyes of Soo and Jane, artists are out, accountants and other corporate drones, are in.
More to come!
