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

Narrated by: Loida Lewis

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.

©2023 Loida Lewis and Blair S. Walker (P)2024 Tantor

This story warmed my heart and inspired me!

I read “Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?” a couple years ago and was curious about a movie being made for it. When I Googled it, I came across this book ! I was immediately intrigued, and it was better than I could’ve imagined. I feel like this story gave the other half of Reginald’s autobiography, as it detailed his support system in his wife who was truly his match. This was also such a beautiful love story and I related to so much of Loida’s upbringing, taking her academics seriously and having a later start in dating. I felt so inspired by her journey after Reginald’s passing, handling the business affairs of TLC Beatrice and continuing to build wealth for their family. Ms. Loida you are a remarkable human being, and I hope to meet you one day! And thank you for narrating this book yourself! It was such a pleasure to hear you tell your story.

Family Lessons Learned : Funny and Heartbreakingly Real

Read the book and listened to the Audible as a family. So many lessons to learn and it’s funny! Heartbreaking too at times. I highly recommend ! Way to go Tita @loidanlewis ❤️🔥 🇺🇸🇵🇭