Daughter of the Yellow River: The Inspirational Journey of a Successful Global Entrepreneur [Hardcover]

Diana Lu (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 3, 2006

Hardcover with dust jacket. Collectible Autographed.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 465 pages
• Publisher: Image Global Impact (April 3, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933726016
• ISBN-13: 978-1933726014
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,681,488 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Self love, September 4, 2006

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Arlyne Euler "HISTORY BUFF" (THOMPSONS STATION, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Daughter of the Yellow River: The Inspirational Journey of a Successful Global Entrepreneur (Hardcover)

I love books about China and so I thought this would be an interesting insight into another life there. What it turned out to be was an endless commercial for this woman's thoughts and insights, as she was the first person to ever think of these things. The beginning of the book was very interesting. Her life with her family in the coal mining town gave great insight into the suffering of those attacked by the infamous Red Guard. Then we get into Miss Perfect's adoration for herself. She is the smartest, most wonderful, most determined person in the world. Also, she is the most beautiful. Yes, she persevered and did quite well for herself, but her self portrait of this person who only did perfect things, in a world where others are greedy and selfish and without her grand integrity. She constantly mentions her beauty, which by the pictures in the book of her, show that she is an averagely attractive women. Nothing special. Also, she keeps hyping her great sense of style, which if you see the clothes are rather strange. But anything she failed at was someone else's fault. Her marriage failed, only because of her husband's failure. This is like all the informercials that say they have the true way to success and happiness. Save your money.

18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This story grabbed me and wouldn't let go., April 5, 2006

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Warren L. Whitlock "BestSellerAuthors.com" (Vegas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Daughter of the Yellow River: The Inspirational Journey of a Successful Global Entrepreneur (Hardcover)

When I received my review copy, I thought I would be reading "just another rags to riches success story."

I was cynical going in.. but this story grabbed me!

I thought I knew a bit about China, the Cultural Revolution, and building businesses, but Diana Lu brings a perspective I had never imagined. I have a new understanding and appreciation for Chinese culture, capitalism and the importance of global trade as a bright future for our world.

"Daughter of the Yellow River" reads like you are there. I feel like it will change the way I look at many things.. forever. A great experience.

Whether you like business books, success and motivation self growth stuff, or read just for sheer enjoyment, this book is for you.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Height of narcissism!, December 29, 2006

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Sb (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Daughter of the Yellow River: The Inspirational Journey of a Successful Global Entrepreneur (Hardcover)

Albeit it started well and gave some insight into an average family's life in China under the Gang of Four, it quickly derailed and became self-adulatory, patronizing and boring. I could not stand her own praise of her smartness, insights about life and prettiness. What's up with all those self portraits of her in different cities? As another reviewer suggested a visit to a shrink might help. To summarize, ended up being a waste of time; Don't waste your money on this book.