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this was great!
Sorry but I cannot tell a lie...
It's just wonderful.
a fantastically written book that cellist should try reading
goooooooood

My Son, Yo-Yo
Marina Ma , and John A. Rallo
Manufacturer: The Chinese University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9622016405

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This is the compelling story of the life of internationally acclaimed cello virtuoso, Yo-Yo Ma, from the cradle to his entering Harvard University at the age of seventeen. It is told by his mother and written by Dr. John A. Rallo.

Written in fluent, warm and conversational style, the book highlights the events in the development of this young music talent and is enriched by numerous photographs from the family album.

By telling the story of her son, Marina Ma hopes other young people will realize that hard work is a part of growing up, even for talents, and pain is sometimes inevitable. Life is full of hopes though it is a continuous struggle, and love is the main sustaining force keeping the family together especially during difficult times.

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this was great!.......2001-11-05

this was a great biography! it was written so that it flows; it's packed with information, but really interesting and intriguing to read. i recommend it for anyone, especially music lovers :) it's an influentially beautiful piece.

Sorry but I cannot tell a lie..........2001-05-31

This is a bad book! As much as I am a fan of Yo-Yo's music, and with the wish to learn more about this great person, I really felt disappointed after reading this book. The writer, John Rallo, don't seem to know enough about Yo Yo Ma; his writing style was very deattached, it was written like from the 'fourth-person' or maybe the 'nth-person' perspective. Marina Ma, Yo Yo's mother, had her name as the co-author of this book; but she didn't done any of the actual penning. And whatever little information she had related to Mr. Rallo, was common facts that could be found from old newspaper and magazine articles.

It's just wonderful........2001-03-12

It is an absolutely fantastic book. The 'making' of Yo-Yo Ma a great cellist is unveiledto the audience. Mr Ma's unrivalled achievements since his youth are beyond doubt. I find it most touching and enjoyable in the mother's memories of events surrounding the parental families in difficult times; and the conversations amongst the Mas, old and young throughout the period. It is a book of love, care and understanding that has been manifested and shared by these fine people in a tri-cultural background.

a fantastically written book that cellist should try reading.......1999-03-17

the idea for ma's mother to right the book was great and it is the only book about him that i have found! i was doing my research paper on him and there just werent any books. i liked the way it explained were his family originated from, lots of people have wondered that!!! best book i've read in years

goooooooood.......1998-02-22

''A wonderful book telling you step by step about Yo-Yo- Ma's life ,quote's from his adventorous mother.A book for cello and music lover to read.'' stars age 10

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El, Mi Hijo Y Yo

Manufacturer: Libropropio
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0974650617

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