In China, Ivy League dreams weigh heavily on students
"Harvard Girl," written by the parents of one of the first Chinese undergraduates to enter the university on a full scholarship, chronicled Liu Yiting's methodical upbringing that instilled the discipline and diligence necessary for academic success. The tome has a place in many urban households with high school-age children, and new parents receive the book as a present from family and friends.
"Going to Harvard means that the way they raised their child was successful," said Yang Kui, publisher of the bestseller. "People are willing to copy and learn how they did it."
Yiting Liu, the Original "Harvard Girl"
1 comments:
Amazing story. But I have somehow come over the "best university education" approach now. And I also resent the fact that "upbringing" is termed as successful or unsuccessful. Sometimes, little flaws in upbringing can make the most beautiful human beings. Just like diamonds with impurities are sometimes valued much much higher than perfectly cut and pure diamonds. We need a holistic approach towards life. :)
But I would reserve my critique till I read this book.Which is probably never! :)
Cheers
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