This is the true story of how, by the thinnest thread of a chance, one
moment in time changed the course of a small boy's life in ways that are
beyond imagination. One day he would dance with some of the greatest
ballet companies of the world. One day he would be a friend to a
President and First Lady, movie stars, and the most influential people
in America. One day he would become a star: Mao's last dancer, and the
darling of the West. Here is Li Cunxin's own story, a beautiful, rich
account of an inspirational life, told with honesty, dignity, and pride.