The best book I have ever read is Mao's Last Dancer by Li Cunxin Li Cunxin has written an amazing autobiography about his own remarkable journey. He writes from the heart, just as he danced from the heart. Many ballet dancers astonish with their technique, but not many have Li's gift - empathy, that ability to make the audience relaxed and happy, to offer something they feel from within. Li ended his dance career at 38, with the Australian Ballet, but his autobiography focuses on his life in Mao's China, then on his dramatic escape to the West, which was as thrilling as Nureyev's earlier defection in Paris. I know that you would enjoy reading this book which has now been made into a film.

To me the most significant 'book' was the 'Book of Law' or Old Testament which i read over a period of 10 years from the ancient greek text.

Hello Katya, Didn't read it yet ;)

"I saw the fall of the Philippines" by Carlos P. Romulo :)

Hello Katya, I hope this helps your research. Question: "What is the best book you've ever read?" Answer: "The best book I've ever read was 'The Spire' by the English author William Golding" Question: "What book are you currently reading?" Answer: "I am currently reading a book called 'Norwegian Wood' by the Japanese author Haruki Murakame."