The Tao of Yao: Insights from Basketball's Brightest Big ManAs a basketball player and international spokesman, Yao Ming has quickly become the eighth wonder of the sports world. Amazing fans, players, and experts with both his surprising performance and down-to-earth personality, Yao has proven to be a refreshing font of contemporary wisdom. But perhaps that is because that Yao's words and deeds are deeply rooted in the ancient Chinese philosophy of Taoism. |
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The Tao of Yao: Insights from Basketball's Brightest Big Man Oliver Clyde Chin No preview available - 2004 |
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