This chronicle of Diana Lu's struggles and successes will provide inspiration to all who read it.
Jay Singer (San Francisco)

Ms. Lu's book provides a unique and intriguing view into life and buiness in China. It provides valuable input to anyone doing buiness or thinking of doing business in China.
Steven D. Hemminger

Diana Lu, tells an inspirational story of a humble childhood during China's cultural revolution to launching her own international enterprise. She takes you from the safe world that her family builds around her to her journey into the corporate world. You get a glimpse of how ugly big business could be, and historical references of the old communist China. The story is told with humor and fun.
bookworm "jj" (usa)

When I finished reading Daughter of the Yellow River by Diana Lu, I realized that this book was more than an autobiography. It was clearly a great opportunity to share in the author's remarkable and inspiring life experiences. However, even more important, by witnessing the miracle that is Ms. Lu's life through her own words, this book helped me to rediscover the miracle which lies dormant within myself. Ms. Lu took the reader with her on her life journey starting with those dark, frightening, dreary early childhood years in a coal-mining village in China and concluding with her current exciting and prosperous life in San Francisco where she apparently is experiencing financial, artistic, and spiritual success. Ms. Lu is what I would call a generous writer, anxious for her readers to learn the life lessons that she learned and to share in her insights so that they will develop the life skills that will enable them to enjoy all kinds of personal success as well. It is clear that Ms. Lu sees the world in vivid color. She encourages the reader to see that life is not just to be viewed as the black and white concept of financial success, but, rather is more about achieving spiritual, emotional and personal success in all aspects of life. This book is clearly part of her greater mission and commitment to help us all believe that achieving the impossible against all odds is indeed very possible if you maintain clarity of vision, determination, integrity,commitment, courage, humor and self respect. Ms. Lu wants us to know that we can have better lives and that we can all share in the creation of a better world if we pay attention to our inner lives. She is smart and sensitive, funny and poignant, and clearly very talented in many areas. I am glad that I took this journey with her and allowed myself to rediscover the value and strength, talent and beauty, that lie within myself but were sometimes forgotten or neglected by the detours of life. I highly recommend that you allow yourself to share in this worthwhile experience.
Patricia Weinstein, O.D.

I like this book because it is both entertaining and inspirational. Reading the book is like sitting in front of a fireplace and listening to an old friend. Funny little stories lead to a big vision of how to become successful.
J. Li (San Jose)

I am sure I am one of the most careful readers of this book. I think it is really helpful, inspirational and encouraging. The process of the author's success and progress is impressive. I appreciate her character and personality very much. I hope all the people, especially young people, read it carefully. It would be a wonderful friend and tutor.
shiguanlan

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.
Warren L. Whitlock "MarketingResultsCoach.com" (Las Vegas)

I was fascinated by the author's struggle to overcome the difficult circumstances of her childhood in China. She met every obstacle with energy and great self direction. The anecdotal details about her experiences are lively and colorful. The author's tremendous good spirits, optimism, and trust in herself help her achieve her goals in international business.
Christine (California)

The story tells us that an ordinary person just like us can be successful. It's not easy, but if you can try hard enough, do whatever you're really interested to do, the door of success will open for you. In the book, the author describes a different way of life -- you can be honest, attractive and successful at the same time. I will suggest my friends to read it.
Haicheng Li (China)

Considering there are over 60 markets in China that are larger than New York City, I naturally gravitated to this book.

It was refreshing to learn in Daughter of the Yellow River that Ms. Lu really followed her heart and didn't forget her roots and STILL created over $100 million in sales.

In today's money-conscious society, readers should take note that you can become successful - regardless of your past - and live a very rewarding life while sticking to your core values.

This wasn't "just" a great business book. Daughter of the Yellow River is a blueprint that anyone can follow to learn the true meaning of wealth.
Richard M. Krawczyk, Ph.D.
aka Dr. Richard - America's Financial Fitness Trainer
Best-selling Author/Speaker/Consultant
Author of the #1 best-seller: Financial Aerobics - How to Get Your Finances into Shape

Something about this book caught my eye at the local bookstore. What should have been a 2 minute browse through became an hour of intense reading. What makes the book interesting is the continued ongoing analysis and insights that Diane Lu provides on modeling her life to take advantage of both the Western influences in China and the traditional Chinese method of interacting with societal changes. Her writing and thoughts flow well and takes the reader into areas of Asian insight, customs and related social norms that most Americans ignore. Her domination of the English language is remarkable given the fact that she learned the language before ever traveling outside of China. In addition she readily adapted to the Western influences in ways of conduct for both business and in her personal life. It's a remarkable story of determination that encourages readers to utilize their best efforts when striving for a better quality of life.
BB Cord (California)

I dare you to put down this book before finishing it! You can throw away your self-help books and just read the last chapter of Diana's book over and over. Each chapter has brief "lessons" that are worth saving, too.

I'm an Irish Christian woman and was skeptical because I don't know much about China; but this lady has a beautiful soul and so much to offer!

I thank Warran Whitlock for sharing this book, and the valuable Joint Venture products that were included with the modest price.

Honesty, intelligence, cooperation, barter, friendship, joint ventures...Diana teaches us to think positive and big.

My deepest gratitude for a book well-written!
Jing Jing, you are Beautiful!!!!!
Love
Mary
Mary Rose-Hurd "restqnet" (NW Pennsylvania)

Inspiring is a bit of an understatement. This is the life story of Diana Lu and one of the best self-help books you will ever read.

It is a real page turner. You become totally involved and anxious to see how everything works out for Diana.

Jing-Jing (Diana) grew up in China during the Cultural Revolution. Her family was transferred to a remote coal mining town on the edge of the Gobi Desert. By American standards, they experienced extreme poverty - they had to keep their chickens in the living room. When they were finally transferred back to a large city, their first apartment was 160 square feet - for a family of five. By our standards, conditions were nothing short of horrible.

But this remarkable young woman is a shining example that no matter where you come from, if you are passionate and determined, you can achieve your goals. She became an extremely successful business woman, eventually moving to San Francisco.

By American standards, she has achieved great financial success. But more importantly, she has achieved inner peace.

Diana's path to the top was far from straight. A degree as a medical doctor that she chose not to utilize, a failed marriage to an American, a Chinese company that breeched their agreement with her…there were more disappointments than victories. But through her life, she stayed the course. No matter what obstacle, she persevered.

At the end of each chapter is "Diana's Stepping Stones on the Journey to Success". A wonderful recap of the lessons she learned from each bitter experience. These lessons are great. But as I said this is a great self-help book because Diana goes into such great details about all the obstacles in her life. These stepping stones are real treasures.

You should take away two very important lessons. No matter your goal in life, you can achieve it if you are passionate about your goal and are determined, no matter what the obstacles, to achieve them.
John Chancellor (New Orleans)

Daughter of the Yellow River is a testament to perseverance, determination, courage, and success.
Deepak Chopra, NY Times best-selling author of Peace Is the Way

Diana Lu’s memoir effectively weaves autobiography, advice, cultural insights, and career journey to reveal what many women already know: work is intensely personal. Her self-reflection is contagious, and hopefully her perseverance will be as well.
Joanne Gordon, former Forbes Staff Writer and author of Career Bliss: Secrets from 100 Women Who Love Their Work

Daughter of the Yellow River is an inspiring story of a remarkable woman. From the deprivations of the Chinese Cultural Revolution to success in the Western world, it depicts the victory of determination and pluck over personal and business adversity.
James Pammenter, former Director, KPMG Management Consulting

This book vividly proves the power of “You will never know until you try.” Diana Lu provides a simple, compelling approach to building the life of our dreams. This is an authentic road map for anyone pursuing lasting and transformational change in their lives.
Darryl Quan, Chief Financial Officer, Image Global Impact

Diana’s beauty masks a dynamic entrepreneur who knows what she wants to do and does it. Her life story takes her from the struggles of an impoverished childhood in China to success in a highly competitive global industry to a commitment to helping people forge their own paths to fulfillment. She shares her challenges and disappointments, triumphs and achievements, and the lessons she has learned about business and about life.
John Edward, former Divisional Director, Corning, Incorporated

Inspirational, motivational, and stimulating are words that describe this book. Diana Lu’s “can do, can achieve” attitude makes this book a must for those who want to get more out of life. She is proof that if you are an intelligent woman dealing in a male-dominated industry, you can be successful while maintaining an air of sophistication and femininity.
Mike Yell, General Manager, Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand