A professor at Yale Law School. Amy served as Vance’s mentor while he worked toward his law degree, advising him in terms of both academics and personal life. In fact, it was Amy who encouraged him to focus on his relationship with Usha, which she correctly identified as important and worthy of Vance’s full attention.
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Chapter 13
One of Vance’s professors, Amy Chua , helped him make decisions about his career and personal life. At one point, he...
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