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Yao : a life in two worlds / Yao Ming with Ric Bucher

This memoir chronicles the journey of the first foreign-born number one NBA draft pick, from his upbringing in Shanghai to his professional career as a Houston Rockets centre. It explores the cultural and bureaucratic challenges faced during his move to the United States.

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Accession Number: 23001

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