In the book, Malu Yawen recalls the childhood and adolescence of his son Yo-Yo Ma, and takes readers through the growth process of this legendary cellist from birth to Harvard University—how his amazing musical talent was discovered and nurtured by his parents, the fragments of his relationship with his family, his mischievous deeds as a child, the influence of his parents on his personality development, and how he overcame the difficulties he had to experience when growing up, and how he faced culture shock and crisis. How do you finally embark on the road to success and become a shining star in the world of classical music......

"Life is hard work, and pain is part of the process of growth. Malu Yawen tells the story of his son's early years in the hope that other parents and young people will be inspired when they read the book. This is a book about Yo-Yo Ma, but also a book about struggle and growth, about the love and care of family.