For readers of Mao's Last Dancer comes the inspiring true story of a world-famous acrobat who escaped communist China to begin a new life in Australia. Jingjing Xue was born in China in the 1950s, during one of the worst times in the reign of communist leader Mao Zedong, or Chairman Mao. Mao's extreme five-year industrialisation plan -- the Great Leap Forward -- left much of the population starving, destitute and gripped with fear. Jingjing, abandoned to an orphanage as a young boy, was destined to a life of hardship before ...
Read More
For readers of Mao's Last Dancer comes the inspiring true story of a world-famous acrobat who escaped communist China to begin a new life in Australia. Jingjing Xue was born in China in the 1950s, during one of the worst times in the reign of communist leader Mao Zedong, or Chairman Mao. Mao's extreme five-year industrialisation plan -- the Great Leap Forward -- left much of the population starving, destitute and gripped with fear. Jingjing, abandoned to an orphanage as a young boy, was destined to a life of hardship before officials singled him out and enlisted him to train with the Shanghai Acrobatics School. This autobiography tells the moving story of his rise from poverty to become an admired performer in China and beyond -- and of his extraordinary escape from Mao's repressive regime to secure his freedom. Set in China from the early years of the communist era, through the turbulent period of the Cultural Revolution, and to a new life in Australia, this is a story of hope and perseverance, of overcoming adversity and of finding a place to belong.
Read Less
Add this copy of Shanghai Acrobat: a True Story of Courage and to cart. $16.96, new condition, Sold by indoo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Avenel, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2021 by Apollo Publishers.
Add this copy of Shanghai Acrobat: A True Story of Courage and to cart. $17.68, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2021 by Apollo Publishers.
Add this copy of Shanghai Acrobat: A True Story of Courage and to cart. $18.29, new condition, Sold by GreatBookPrices rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Columbia, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2021 by Apollo Publishers.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 320 p. Contains: Illustrations. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of Shanghai Acrobat: a True Story of Courage and to cart. $18.50, new condition, Sold by Warriors SG rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Somerset, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2021 by Apollo Publishers.
Add this copy of Shanghai Acrobat: a True Story of Courage and to cart. $19.48, new condition, Sold by BargainBookStores rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Grand Rapids, MI, UNITED STATES, published 2021 by Apollo Publishers.
Add this copy of Shanghai Acrobat: A True Story of Courage and to cart. $21.30, new condition, Sold by ShopSpell rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Califon, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2021 by Apollo Publishers.
Add this copy of Shanghai Acrobat: a True Story of Courage and to cart. $27.99, new condition, Sold by Russell Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Victoria, BC, CANADA, published 2021 by Apollo Publishers.
