A national bestseller on its first publication, Yao is the dramatic and inspiring story of how a shy, gangly kid from Shanghai grew up to be 7-foot-5 and one of the NBA's greatest stars. With sports writer Ric Bucher, Yao Ming vividly chronicles his move from Shanghai to Houston: The sudden millionaire has to learn how to drive his newly acquired car; the young man who has only had one girlfriend tries to make sense of pro-basketball's hard-partying life off-court; the supremely dominant player in China is transformed into a NBA rookie unnerved at the prospect of facing Shaquille O'Neal. But soon enough, aided by the easygoing manner and sense of humor that has proved so appealing to fans, Yao finds his way and flourishes as a major NBA star with a worldwide following. With this memoir, Yao reveals himself as a thoughtful, opinionated young man whose insights extend far beyond the basketball court. Yao:A Life in Two Worlds is a riveting account of how one man's faith in himself, hard work, and drive have taken him from national success story to international icon-and helped build a bridge between two countries. Book jacket.