45 pages • 1 hour read
Pamela DruckermanBringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
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.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
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?
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.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Memoir / Autobiography
Parenting
Relationships: Family
Relationships: Mothers
Emotions/Behavior: Gratitude