Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?: An Asian Americ an Story of Love, Marriage, Motherhood, and Runnin g a Billion Dollar Empire

The life and achievements of one of America's most extraordinary women In What Should Guys Have All the Fun?, accomplished executive, author, and philanthropist Loida Lewis delivers a whirlwind tour through her life and achievements. From her humble beginnings in the Philippines to her life as an attorney in New York City and her marriage to the irascible and formidable Reginald F. Lewis, the book describes the author's bid to forge her own professional and personal identity as a lawyer, immigration expert, mother, author, and activist. 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 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 * How the author navigated a business world dominated by hard-charging white males as a Filipina-American woman A fascinating and engaging memoir from one of America's leading female executives, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? will earn a place in the libraries of anyone interested in how an ordinary person can rise to achieve extraordinary things.