Columnist David Brooks on 'The Social Animal' New York Times columnist David Brooks has long been fascinated with the inner workings of the human mind. He joins us to discuss his new book, "The Social Animal," which explores the interactions of the conscious and subconscious and the role of each in shaping our lives.9:06 a.m.
Parenting the tiger mom way Amy Chua's new memoir, in which she describes and defends the tactics of the "Chinese mother", has earned her both plaudits and death threats. She joins Midmorning to explain the meaning of being a tiger mom, and what she's learned from the backlash.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Amy Chua: Professor of law at Yale Law School and author of "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother."
Yvonne Thornton, MD: Physician and author of "Something to Prove: A Daughter's Journey to Fulfill a Father's Legacy."
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