Yao Ming, who is undoubtedly China's most famous athlete, has decided to tell his story in a book called Yao: A Life in Two Worlds. Coauthored by US sports reporter Ric Bucher, the book tells the inside story of Yao's rookie year in the NBA. Yao reveals himself to be a thoughtful, opinionated young man whose insights extend far beyond the basketball court. He also recounts the ups and downs he experienced from the draft pick to negotiations with the CBA before finally arriving at the NBA. The English version of the book hit bookstores simultaneously in Shanghai, Beijing and the US.
姚明无可争议是当今中国最著名的运动员，他在题为《姚明：两个世界的生活》自传中讲述了自己的故事。该书由姚明与美国体育记者里克·布赫合作撰写，披露了姚明初进NBA时一些鲜为人知的故事。年轻的姚明有思想，有个性，他对生活的见解远非局限于区区篮球场。他也回顾了从选秀到与CBA谈判直至最终进入NBA的沉浮经历。该书英文版在上海、北京和美国同时上市。