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Journey Of A Thousand Miles: My Story
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Number One Was A Phrase My Fatherand, For That Matter, My Motherrepeated Time And Time Again. It Was A Phrase Spoken By My Parents Friends And By Their Friends Children. Whenever Adults Discussed The Great Chinese Painters And Sculptors From The Ancient Dynasties, There Was Always A Single Artist Named As Number One. There Was The Number One Leader Of A Manufacturing Plant, The Number One Worker, The Number One Scientist, The Number One Car Mechanic. In The Culture Of My Childhood, Being Best Was Everything. It Was The Goal That Drove Us, The Motivation That Gave Life Meaning. And If, By Chance Or Fate Or The Blessings Of The Generous Universe, You Were A Child In Whom Talent Was Evident, Number One Became Your Mantra. It Became Mine. I Never Begged My Parents To Take Off The Pressure. I Accepted It; I Even Enjoyed It. It Was A Game, This Contest Among Aspiring Pianists, And Although I May Have Been Shy, I Was Bold, Even At Age Five, When Faced With A Field Of Rivals.Born In China To Parents Whose Musical Careers Were Interrupted By The Cultural Revolution, Lang Lang Has Emerged As One Of The Greatest Pianists Of Our Time. Yet Despite His Fame, Few In The West Know Of The Heartwrenching Journey From His Early Childhood As A Prodigy In An Industrial City In Northern China To His Difficult Years In Beijing To His Success Today.Journey Of A Thousand Miles Documents The Remarkable, Dramatic Story Of A Family Who Sacrificed Almost Everythinghis Parents Marriage, Financial Security, Lang Langs Childhood, And Their Reputation In Chinas Insular Classical Music Worldfor The Belief In A Young Boys Talent. And It Reveals The Devastating And Intense Relationship Between A Boy And His Father, Who Was Willing To Go To Any Length To Make His Son A Star.An Engaging, Informative Cultural Commentator Who Bridges East And West, Lang Lang Has Written More Than An Autobiography: His Book Opens A Door To China, Where Lang Lang Is A Cultural Icon, At A Time When The Worlds Attention Will Be On Beijing. Written With David Ritz, The Coauthor Of Many Bestselling Autobiographies, Journey Of A Thousand Miles Is An Inspiring Story That Will Give Readers An Appreciation For The Courage And Sacrifice It Takes To Achieve Greatness.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Journey of a Thousand Miles: My Story'? A: The main theme of the book is the journey of Lang Lang from a child prodigy in China to becoming a world-renowned pianist, highlighting the sacrifices made by his family and the pressures of achieving excellence.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Journey of a Thousand Miles: My Story' is Lang Lang, a celebrated pianist, who co-authored the book with David Ritz.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Journey of a Thousand Miles: My Story' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: When was 'Journey of a Thousand Miles: My Story' published? A: The book was published on September 8, 2009.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with classical music? A: Yes, the book is written in a way that is accessible to all readers, regardless of their prior knowledge of classical music.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the cultural and personal challenges Lang Lang faced, as well as insights into his family's sacrifices and the pursuit of artistic excellence.
- Q: Is there a specific audience that would benefit most from this book? A: While the book appeals to fans of classical music, it also resonates with anyone interested in personal growth, cultural insights, and the stories behind successful individuals.
- Q: What is the tone of the book? A: The tone of 'Journey of a Thousand Miles: My Story' is reflective, engaging, and inspiring, offering both personal anecdotes and broader cultural commentary.
- Q: Does the book include any photos or illustrations? A: The book primarily focuses on the narrative and does not include photographs or illustrations.