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ON the first page of C.F. Xiao’s biography of NBA superstar Yao Ming he asks: “Who in the world does not recognize Yao Ming?” This is a good question; Provided you have a television and read the news, it’s impossible to be unaware of China’s favorite son. This biography reads like a collection of interesting stories; more than praising Yao’s on-court skills, Xiao’s book celebrates his laid-back sense of humor and keen work ethic. Yao Ming was born in 1980, four years after the end of the “cultural revolution” and two years after the open
ON the first page of CF Xiao’s biography of NBA superstar Yao Ming he asks: “Who in the world does not recognize Yao Ming?” This is a good question; Provided you have a television and read the news, it’s impossible to be This biography reads like a collection of interesting stories; more than praising Yao’s on-court skills, Xiao’s book celebrates his laid-back sense of humor and keen work ethic. Yao Ming was born 1980, four years after the end of the “cultural revolution ” and two years after the open