Books
by Li Cunxin
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Mao's Last Dancer |
One of the best books I have ever read, simply and straightforwardly written, ideal holiday reading! The author, aged 11, was plucked from his peasant home in China and drafted into the Chinese National Ballet. Initially he is extremely homesick and loathes ballet but sees it as his one chance to escape his desperately poor life in Qingdao. With perseverance he overcomes the struggle, eventually becoming a star and defecting to the US. A most moving tale.
(Veronica Edwards - bwl 59 Winter 2011) |
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