Mary's Last Dance
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Mary's Last Dance
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Narrated by:
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Taylor Owynns
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Mary Li
About this listen
'I can vividly remember the last steps of the last ballet, walking off the stage led by a mother and knowing the decision I had to make. That was my last dance.'
Mary Li (nee McKendry) is an international ballet star and a mother like no other. She became a household name when her husband Li Cunxin published his bestselling memoir, Mao's Last Dancer - but that book told only half the story.
Growing up in a rambunctious family in Rockhampton, Mary discovered an extraordinary early passion for ballet. It saw her move to London at age sixteen, to study at the Royal Ballet School and dance at the London Festival Ballet with the likes of Nureyev, and later to Houston Ballet, where as Principal Dancer she fell in love with the acclaimed Chinese ballet dancer Li Cunxin. The couple became the darlings of the dance world, and were happier than they could have imagined at the arrival of their firstborn daughter, Sophie.
Then right at the height of her international career, Mary seemingly disappeared from view, leaving the fans aghast. What could have happened to cause a woman so committed, so talented, to give it all away in a heartbeat? Now, almost twenty years on, fans finally get their answer about what happened next to this inspiring family, and learn why it is Mary's turn to tell a truly remarkable tale.
Mary's Last Dance is a powerful and uplifting memoir about chasing an impossible dream, and sacrificing one's own ambition for the love of a child. It is a moving and unforgettable story of passion, dedication and devotion - and the highly anticipated sequel to one of the world's most beloved books.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-11-2020
So very moving
I felt every feeling imaginable throughout this book. So beautifully written and so inspiring. What an amazing woman
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- Kay L.
- 28-01-2022
Captivating from start to finish
Couldn’t stop myself, I binged this one! Powerful, captivating and all the more amazing for it being a true story and not fiction. Highly recommended listening.
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- Ruth
- 16-06-2021
Brilliant book
Such a heartfelt book that taught me so much about the deaf world and the struggles for them. I loved this book. Well done Mary. ♥️♥️
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- Anonymous User
- 18-03-2024
Fabulous
Loved both Li’s book and this one. What an incredible journey they’ve both been on.
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- carol Vona
- 10-12-2021
Best story ever!
Im lost for words! Please just listen to this book it is AMAZING 🤩 If you loved Mao’s last dance this book will fulfil everything. Loved loved loved this story A++++++++
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- HVM
- 07-02-2021
A wonderful account of family and ballet.
Loved every moment of this audiobook. Whether you are a ballet aficionado or not this book will speak to you in many ways. It is a story of human aspirations for excellence and a loving account of a family and their love for one another.
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- Dona
- 06-12-2021
Best book in 2021
I enjoyed reading Mao’s Last Dancer so was very interested in learning about his wife, Mary’s life. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Mary’s Last Dance was well written and well read.
Besides learning about Mary’s life before meeting Lee I learned so much about the struggles of being deaf, signing, and cochlear implants
I highly recommend this book!!
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- SophieXXHenry
- 31-03-2021
Wow
I found this book very impressive and loved hearing about the beautiful Lee family and all of that fun and dramas
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- Kay Lorraine Loudon
- 07-11-2020
REVIEW MARY'S LAST DANCE
Loved it, such a powerful story, I could barely put it down ! Highly recommended
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- Wendy Stow
- 13-03-2022
Authentic, moving and beautiful
Thank you Li family for this honest story. Mary, I love that you have shared your uncertainty and your reflections on your decisions in Sophie'slife. You absolutely acted in her best interests as you saw them at the time. I'm sure she now understands that. Your honesty about your unfolding doubts is so Australian and so heroic. I just loved this story and the narration is perfect.
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