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From Mao's Last Dancer to the Lucky Son - Li Cunxin's latest chapter (Part 2)

From Mao's Last Dancer to the Lucky Son - Li Cunxin's latest chapter (Part 2)

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What happens when your first book becomes a global sensation? For
Li Cunxin, his memoir Mao's Last Dancer, and it's celebrated film
adaptation, was only half the story. In Part 2 of this in-depth
interview, we dive into his latest book, The Lucky Son and the
events that drove him to write it. We talk through the experience
of his family finally seeing him performing on stage , his
marriage to fellow ballet dancer Mary and their relationship with
their daughter Sophie, who was born profoundly deaf. We also
discuss the lasting impression his Houston Ballet director Ben
Stevenson had on him, and his surprise final chapter with the
Queensland Ballet.

First, Read is hosted by Charle Malycon, and this episode's guest
is Li Cunxin.

To read more about The Lucky Son, see our website:
https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-lucky-son-9781761352607

Produced by Liz Burnett. Video Production by Michael Windle and
Maia Longhurst. Additional research and scripting by Lydia
Burgham. Theme song composed by Kieran Parker. Content
co-ordination by Tiana Warner. Graphic design by Olivia Mead.