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Confi-Dance: Memoirs of an Asian Businesswoman's Journey from a Traditional Upbringing into Unconditional Love
"As an Asian woman, I can particularly relate well to May's growing path from a traditional Chinese family and its expectation of a girl. People of similar backgrounds will discover the power of learning to love oneself unconditionally and the strength of it. Even if you are not Asian, you will discover the value of looking back on the journey you have taken and will find energy for the chapter next." Carol Shen, former president of Gucci China
Have you ever gone through a crisis of confidence that tore at the core of who you are? This was a question May Lam Rocco never thought she would have to answer.
May Lam Rocco had the golden touch. Despite growing up in a traditional Asian family, she would go on to become one of the most prominent businesswomen in Taiwan and Hong Kong in the 1980s. Her entrepreneurial journey was one few women in Asia traveled at the time. She had many successes in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China, but when male-dominated Asian society caught up with her, she walked away and lost everything, except her son.
With her confidence shattered, May had to rebuild her life. The journey began with unconditional love, which healed her relationship with herself and, most importantly, with her son. Over time, this journey would also lead her to heal her relationship with her traditional family.
This powerful memoir will speak to businesswomen around the world, those seeking to repair relationships with their parents or children, and those confined by a traditional upbringing.
CONFI-DANCE is a page-turner that will take you around the world and give you a window into a very unique life's journey.
Have you ever gone through a crisis of confidence that tore at the core of who you are? This was a question May Lam Rocco never thought she would have to answer.
May Lam Rocco had the golden touch. Despite growing up in a traditional Asian family, she would go on to become one of the most prominent businesswomen in Taiwan and Hong Kong in the 1980s. Her entrepreneurial journey was one few women in Asia traveled at the time. She had many successes in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China, but when male-dominated Asian society caught up with her, she walked away and lost everything, except her son.
With her confidence shattered, May had to rebuild her life. The journey began with unconditional love, which healed her relationship with herself and, most importantly, with her son. Over time, this journey would also lead her to heal her relationship with her traditional family.
This powerful memoir will speak to businesswomen around the world, those seeking to repair relationships with their parents or children, and those confined by a traditional upbringing.
CONFI-DANCE is a page-turner that will take you around the world and give you a window into a very unique life's journey.
157 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 29, 2022
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May Lam Rocco
1 book8 followersMay Lam Rocco was born in Hong Kong to a very traditional Chinese family. After leaving her family business, she successfully built and sold a leadership training and development consulting company in China. She is now dedicated to promoting relationships between parents and children and helping others build their confidence. Having previously lived and worked in Hong Kong, Brunei, Taiwan, the UK, and China, she currently splits her time between the United States and Asia.
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December 31, 2022
Great story about life
May explores her upbringing and how it influenced her, especially as a young woman. Her life story is important for any woman hi has grown up in a traditional family where the parents hold the power and use it. Thanks, May, for giving me insight into your life.
May explores her upbringing and how it influenced her, especially as a young woman. Her life story is important for any woman hi has grown up in a traditional family where the parents hold the power and use it. Thanks, May, for giving me insight into your life.
December 5, 2023
I received an advanced copy of this book and read it all in one sitting. I don't usually read memoirs, but I'm really glad I read this one. As a woman making their way in the world, I was incredibly inspired by May's journey to self-confidence and love. I learned so much from May's story and I will be using the lessons I learned from this book in my own life.
I highly recommend this book to anyone struggling with their own confidence and place in this world. Even if memoirs aren't your thing, this book is worth reading.
I highly recommend this book to anyone struggling with their own confidence and place in this world. Even if memoirs aren't your thing, this book is worth reading.
November 17, 2022
I got to read an advanced copy of this book and I loved every minute of it. May takes you on an adventure around the world and into the depths of yourself. She has lived a very unique life. The wisdom in these pages shows you what is possible in business and family life. I would highly recommend Confi-Dance
January 24, 2023
Thanks for the free kindle copy.
Interesting to read how the author's upbringing affected her throughout her life and how she changed to be better for her son.
Interesting to read how the author's upbringing affected her throughout her life and how she changed to be better for her son.
March 6, 2023
I read this book very quickly during an afternoon. It shows us how May hit rock bottom but was able to claw her way back and become a success in her own terms. It is also a frank account of her troubled relationship with her son Albert,how she confronted this and was able to mend the damage done. It contains lessons for all those going through hard times and gives guidance to parents in how to mend relationships with their children. A brave and honest testimony!
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