About this title: This inspiring biography documents the remarkable story of a boy and his father who sacrificed almost everything--family, financial security, and their reputation in China's insular classical music world--for the belief in a young boy's talent.
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Description: Acceptable. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Spiegel & Grau
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780385524568ISBN:0385524560
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Description: New. 0385524560 New, unread condition. Light shelf wear to dust jacket. Your satisfaction is of course guaranteed We offer speedy service and great communication. International orders eagerly accepted. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover; First Printing
ISBN-13:9780385524568ISBN:0385524560
Description: Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Hardcover. Spiegel & Grau, 2008. 1st Edition/1st Printing. Fine Book in Near Fine Dust Jacket. Price Intact. Light shelf wear to Jacket. Overall, a clean and tight copy to add to a collection or read and enjoy. Dust Jacket protected with a new archival cover. Bubble wrapped and shipped promptly in a box. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Spiegel & Grau
Date Published: 2008-07-15
ISBN-13:9780385524568ISBN:0385524560
Description: NEW. Hardcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780385524568. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Spiegel & Grau
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780385524568ISBN:0385524560
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: AURUM PRESS LTD Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9781845134785ISBN:1845134788
Description: BRAND NEW HARDBACK. 256 pages. * the chinese musical prodigy tells his heartbreaking, dramatic and ultimately triumphant story * published to tie in with lang lang's week-long residency at london's barbican * the rags-to-riches story of a popular crossover star who regularly tops classic fm's charts b/w illustrations (Hardback) read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Spiegel & Grau
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780385524568ISBN:0385524560
Description: Good. Used Condition-GOOD can be a well cared for Book that is in great condition to a Book that may show some signs of wear. GOOD Books sometimes are permanently marked; have some spine or page creases; exibit signs of aging or an ExLibrary copy. ** Sometimes grease pencil or permanent marking on cover. May contain limited notes and or highlighting. 100% Satisfaction guaranteed on all purchases. ** SHIPS FROM USA-Domestic Delivery takes 5-14 days ** read more
Binding: First edition, Hardcover, New in dust jacket,
Publisher: Spiegel & Grau, New York
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780385524568ISBN:0385524560
Description: New. Was $24.95. Lang Lang's life. Kinda tough. Lang Lang and his father sacrifice everything-family, financial security, their reputation to attempt entry into China's insular classical music world-they sacrifice the works, for their belief that Lang Lang could make a big splash in the world of classical music. Pretty incredible. read more
Description: Like New. Book appears unread, but may have a publisher's mark or minor shelf wear. We are the Twin Cities' largest independent book store. read more
"I did enjoy reading this, but it's not great literature. Just fascinating to learn about his youth, his domineering father who nearly derailed his career, his mother who gave up so much to support him, etc. He was practicing 8 hours a day from the time he was 4 or 5. Incredible really. Emma and I go to hear him play next week and I can't wait!"
"Interesting in terms of learning more about the life of a musical prodigy and also about the culture of China. I had recently seen a Chinese movie, that must have also been based on his life, although altered by the fact that in the movie, the child played violin."
"I can barely comprehend how he survived all the unimaginable maddening life and yet come out as a winner, both in his profession and life, at such yong age.
His rich imagination is definitly the key to lessen the pain and turn hours and hours of boring practice into somthing fun. "If I have to do it, I might make it fun", that's his attitude. And it worked wonder.
I don't quite agree with his dad's mental brutality. And yet without such tremendous pressure, Lang Lang may never fulfill his ture potential."
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