Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?: An Asian American Story of Love, Marriage, Motherhood, and Running a Billion Dollar Empire

by Loida Lewis, Blair S. Walker

Widowed mom shatters notions of how trailblazing CEOs look and act If Crazy Rich Asians and a Greek tragedy had a literary offspring, it would be the spitting image of Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? The true story of resolute immigration lawyer and activist Loida Lewis, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? begins with Loida’s adventure-packed Philippine upbringing. A torrid love affair with brilliant, irascible financier Reginald Lewis follows, as does regal living in Manhattan and Paris, and gut-wrenching loss, all before Loida shockingly commandeers a multibillion-dollar, multinational conglomerate and leads it with aplomb. You’ll learn how she dealt with her husband's untimely death at the age of 50 and how she managed to raise two independent daughters even as she shepherded a multinational corporation to record earnings. Readers will also A fascinating and engaging memoir from one of America's leading female executives, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? is an inspiring and uplifting true story of how an ordinary person can rise to achieve extraordinary things.

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction

224 pages, Hardcover

Published March 28, 2023

Reviews

[Mark Evans · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting, culturally, racially and as a fellow parent. I enjoyed the last third of the book most, when Ms. Lewis took over the business herself… She is disarmingly honest, about her failures, her faith and her attitude to life. I’d like to know more about her business techniques and strategies.

[Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

An inspiring biography. It is full of perseverence, family, faith, and staying true to yourself. Loida Lewis is a good example of hard work and taking care of business in her own way.
I would recommend reading this biography.

Thank you to #goodreads, #LoidaLewis and #JohnWiley&Sons for a copy of this book.

[Ara Armenta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an inspiring story of love, faith, determination and hardwork. Loida Lewis' story shows how one can have it all but stay humble, joyful, and non-compromising in her values as she navigates (with elegance and class) a male-dominated and cut-throat business world.

[Clarisse Kilboy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very interesting story that was pretty well told. Good smattering of unique life lessons/principles, some of which are truly worth considering. Poorly edited, though. Tenses and grammar were all over the place, I was constantly trying to keep myself from just red-marking everything.

[Elizabeth Betrand · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is inspirational for business professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs. It was a great read that is filled with heartfelt stories surrounded with strength, courage, and wisdom. #Entrepreneurship #Family #Courage #Perseverance