Remarkable man, remarkable story
Li Cunxin (pronounced "Lee Schwinsin") is a remarkable man born of a remarkable story.
Inspirational author
The inspirational author of the top selling book 'Mao's Last Dancer', Li Cunxin has a fascinating life story. Born into bitter poverty in rural China and suffering the hardship of peasant life, Li Cunxin was offered one chance. The sixth of seven sons, Li Cunxin was raised to worship Mao Zedong, but began his life-changing journey at an early age. It could be the script for a Hollywood movie, but Li Cunxin's unique story is all true.
Dedication and determination
Dedication and determination are the hallmarks of Li Cunxin's life. As a child, Li Cunxin was taken from his parents to be trained in the art of ballet. Through hard work, competition, and suffering, he discovered opportunities undreamt of in rural China. Li Cunxin perfected his art and became Principal Dancer in the Beijing Ballet. In a twist of fate, he defected to the United States and was eventually rescued by the personal intervention of President George Bush Snr.
Impact on audiences
Li Cunxin's impact on audiences is like very few other speakers. He will make your audience cry, he will hold them spellbound, he will make them laugh, and he will be mobbed when he finishes speaking. Li Cunxin's inspirational story has to be heard.
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Mao's Last Dancer
Li Cunxin's international bestselling autobiography, Mao's Last Dancer, is the true story of how that one moment in time, by the thinnest thread of a chance, changed the course of a small boy's life in ways beyond description.
It is 1972. A young boy is chosen at random, one in a billion, to train as a ballet dancer when Madam Mao's cultural delegates search all over China. They are looking for young peasants to mould into representatives of Chairman Mao's great vision for China.
That young boy's life changed forever. 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 dance with some of the greatest ballet companies of the world. One day he would become a star: Mao's last dancer, and the darling of the West.
This is the story of Li Cunxin, a boy who took hope in his hand and ran with it. This is a beautiful, rich account of an inspirational life, told with such honesty, dignity and pride.
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Mao's Last Dancer- Young Readers' Editon
This is the Young Readers' Edition of Li Cunxin's international bestselling autobiography, Mao's Last Dancer. It's the true story of how that one moment in time, by the thinnest thread of a chance, changed the course of a small boy's life in ways beyond description.
It is 1972. A young boy is chosen at random, one in a billion, to train as a ballet dancer when Madam Mao's cultural delegates search all over China. They are looking for young peasants to mould into representatives of Chairman Mao's great vision for China.
That young boy's life changed forever. 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 dance with some of the greatest ballet companies of the world. One day he would become a star: Mao's last dancer, and the darling of the West.
This is the story of Li Cunxin, a boy who took hope in his hand and ran with it. This is a beautiful, rich account of an inspirational life, told with such honesty, dignity and pride.
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