Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting
Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012
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BetaBringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 201210
Book • Nonfiction
Paris, France • 2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting by Abby Craden and Pamela Druckerman explores an American mother's journey as she learns about and incorporates French parenting techniques, which emphasize balance, patience, and respect, into her family's life. The book provides insights into differing cultural approaches to parenting and child-rearing practices.
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Bringing Up Bébé by Abby Craden and Pamela Druckerman receives acclaim for its insightful cultural comparisons on parenting, emphasizing French techniques for fostering independence. However, some critics find its generalizations oversimplified and anecdotes occasionally repetitive. Overall, it offers a refreshing perspective despite mixed opinions on its applicability. Druckerman, Pamela. Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting. Narrated by Abby Craden, Penguin Books, 2012.
Who Should Read Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting?
A reader who would enjoy Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting is likely a parent or expectant parent interested in cross-cultural child-rearing practices. This audience would also appreciate books like French Kids Eat Everything by Karen Le Billon and Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua.
77,742 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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10
Book • Nonfiction
Paris, France • 2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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