{"product_id":"marys-last-dance-the-untold-story-of-the-wife-of-maos-last-dancer-9781761041914","title":"Mary's Last Dance: The Untold Story of the Wife of Mao's Last Dancer","description":"\u003cb\u003eMillions fell in love with \u003ci\u003eMao's Last Dancer.\u003c\/i\u003e Finally here is Mary's story... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The highly anticipated memoir of Australian ballerina Mary Li - and the long-awaited sequel to her husband Li Cunxin's bestselling memoir, \u003ci\u003eMao's Last Dancer\u003c\/i\u003e.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMary's Last Dance\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful and uplifting memoir about chasing an impossible dream, and sacrificing one's own ambition for the love of a child. It is a moving and unforgettable story of passion, dedication and devotion - and the highly anticipated sequel to one of the world's most beloved books. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Mary Li is an international ballet star and a mother like no other. She became a household name when her husband Li Cunxin published his bestselling memoir, \u003ci\u003e Mao's Last Dancer\u003c\/i\u003e - but that book told only half the story. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Growing up in a rambunctious family in Rockhampton, Mary discovered an extraordinary early passion for ballet. It saw her move to London at age sixteen, to study at the Royal Ballet School and dance at the London Festival Ballet with the likes of Nureyev, and later to Houston Ballet, where as Principal Dancer she fell in love with the acclaimed dancer Li Cunxin. The couple became the darlings of the dance world, and were happier than they could have imagined at the arrival of their firstborn daughter, Sophie. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Then right at the height of her international career, Mary seemingly disappeared from view. What could have happened to cause a woman so committed, so talented, to give it all away in a heartbeat? Now, almost twenty years on, we learn what happened next to this inspiring family, and why it is Mary's turn to tell a truly remarkable tale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-15126520\"\u003eMary Li\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Penguin (Au Adult)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.80h x 5.12w x 1.34d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781761041914\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1761041916\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BIO\"\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Autobiography\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BIO026000\"\u003ePersonal Memoirs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-PER\"\u003ePerforming Arts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-PER003010\"\u003eDance | Classical \u0026amp; Ballet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Li\u003c\/b\u003e (formerly Mary McKendry) was raised in Rockhampton, Queensland, the third of eight children. She was first introduced to ballet by her teacher Valeria Hansen. At sixteen she was accepted into the Royal Ballet School, London. She joined the London Festival Ballet (English National Ballet) in 1977 and was promoted through the ranks to principal dancer in 1981. In 1985, Mary joined Houston Ballet as a principal dancer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin (Au Adult)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44707226157293,"sku":"9781761041914","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_cb484adf-92b0-470f-a2b3-014e2c16d41f.jpg?v=1703966491","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/es\/products\/marys-last-dance-the-untold-story-of-the-wife-of-maos-last-dancer-9781761041914","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}