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

Author: Blair S. Walker, Loida Lewis

Narrator: Loida Lewis

Unabridged: 8 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/26/2024


Synopsis

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 fifty and how she managed to raise two independent daughters even as she shepherded a multinational corporation to record earnings. Listeners will also find: explorations of how the author overcame her severe depression after the loss of her beloved husband; discussions of how faith and perseverance helped Loida overcome the myriad challenges and obstacles in her path; and how the author, a Filipina-American woman, navigated a business world dominated by hard-charging white males.

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.

About Blair S. Walker

Blair S. Walker is coauthor of Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?: An Asian American Story of Love, Marriage, Motherhood, and Running a Billion Dollar Empire, with Loida Lewis.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mark on May 11, 2024

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.......more

Goodreads review by Ara on January 24, 2024

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.......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on March 01, 2025

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......more

Goodreads review by Clarisse on January 10, 2025

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.......more