The Most Famous Woman in China

Yue-Sai Kan, who People magazine coined as the "most famous woman in China," shares the riveting odyssey of how she became a household name.
Yue-Sai Kan unveils a captivating narrative—from her bold arrival in America at 16 to her revolutionary impact on China's beauty standards through an iconic cosmetics brand. This memoir is a testament to unyielding ambition, cross-cultural influence, and unparalleled achievements.
Within these pages, Yue-Sai chronicles her ascent as a media mogul and entrepreneur, weaving poignant reflections on China's transformation over four decades. This is more than an autobiography; it's a tribute to resilience and foresight, shaping destinies and global culture. Enhanced with vivid storytelling and exclusive visuals, delve into the life of a woman who dared to dream, leaving an indelible mark on the narratives of East and West.
Yue-Sai Kan, a trailblazer in media and entrepreneurship, stands as a witness to change and a formidable force steering its course. Recognized as the 'Oprah of China,' her memoir reflects a life intertwined with the metamorphosis of a world.
Discover the extraordinary journey of Yue-Sai Kan, a true pioneer shaping the crossroads of East and West. Her autobiography is a compelling narrative of ambition, influence, and resilience, offering readers an intimate glimpse into a life that mirrors the transformation of nations. Rich in storytelling and enhanced by exclusive visuals, this book is a must-read for those seeking inspiration from a woman who left an indelible mark on global culture.

Sommario

Dedication

Preface

I.
THE MOST WATCHED PERSON IN THE WORLD

• Starting
  Very Small
• Right
  Place, Right Time
• Becoming
  a Household Name
• Producing
  ‘One World’
• An
  Instrument of Peace
• For
  the Record
• Exceptional
  Kindness

II.
HOW I BECAME ME

• Hong
  Kong
• Mother
• Father
• Sisters
• In the Words of Vickie Kan
• In the Words of Yu-San Kan
• Two Young Men Who Changed My Life
• Life at Brigham Young University
  Hawaii
• In
  the Words of Helen Goo
• I Was Crowned a Princess!
• In the Words of Angela Conley
• Returning to Hong Kong
• New York, the Capital of the World
• Learning Immigrant Wisdom
• My Greek Mother
• Looking to the Stars

III.
CHANGING THE FACE OF CHINA,ONE
LIPSTICK AT A TIME

• In
  the Words of Sam
• In
  the Words of Sherry
• In
  the Words of Holly Yao Duncan
• In
  the Words of Donna Fumoso
• Teaching
  the Influencers
• In
  the Words of Stephanie Jacobs
• In
  the Words of Jackie Du and Monica Xu

IV.
IT AIN’T ALL ABOUT THE MONEYFINDING
MEANING IN EVERYTHING I DO

• Why I
  Created a China Doll
• In
  the Words of Jenny Chen
• I Adore Quincy Jones, My Brother from
  Another Mother
• An
  International TV Festival When We Barely Had TV!
• n
  the Words of Stephanie Jacobs
• Ambassador
  to the Shanghai International Film Festival
• God’s
  Gift of Beauty Must Be Used for Good
• Charity
  as a Driving Force
• Paying It Forward
• The
  China Institute: Promoting Cultural Exchange for 95 Years

V.
NAVIGATING TOUGH TIMES

• Marriage,
  Love and Business Are All Based on Trust
• Doing
  Business in China Ain’t Easy
• Breaking
  Down the Pitfalls
• China’s Media Maze
• Education in a Changing China
• What Else You Might Not Know

VI.
MY RETURN TO PARADISE

• It's
  Easy to Feel at Home in Hawaii
• Blessing
  the Land
• In
  the Words of Cecilia He
• In
  the Words of Allan Pollock
• In
  the Words of Yuan Dan
• A New
  Leaf, More Learning
• Learning
  Conservation
• From
  the Youngest in My Family
• Home
  Again

Postscript

Appendix:
American Chinese Contributors

Info autore

Yue-Sai Kan, who currently resides in Manhattan, NY, and Honolulu, HI, is an Emmy-winning television host and producer, successful entrepreneur, fashion icon, bestselling author in China, and humanitarian. People magazine called her "the most famous woman in China” and Time magazine proclaimed her "the Queen of the Middle Kingdom."

In 1972, Yue-Sai created the weekly television series "Looking East", the first of its kind to introduce Asian cultures and customs to American audiences. In 1984, PBS invited Yue-Sai to host the first live broadcast of a television program from China on the occasion of the 35th Anniversary of the People's Republic of China. Two years later, the television series "One World" produced and hosted by Yue-Sai aired on China’s national television network CCTV, with a weekly viewership of 400 million. With her broadcast in both China and the United States, she was then the most watched woman in the world!

Riassunto

Yue-Sai Kan, who People magazine coined as the "most famous woman in China," shares the riveting odyssey of how she became a household name.
Yue-Sai Kan unveils a captivating narrative—from her bold arrival in America at 16 to her revolutionary impact on China's beauty standards through an iconic cosmetics brand. This memoir is a testament to unyielding ambition, cross-cultural influence, and unparalleled achievements.
Within these pages, Yue-Sai chronicles her ascent as a media mogul and entrepreneur, weaving poignant reflections on China's transformation over four decades. This is more than an autobiography; it's a tribute to resilience and foresight, shaping destinies and global culture. Enhanced with vivid storytelling and exclusive visuals, delve into the life of a woman who dared to dream, leaving an indelible mark on the narratives of East and West.
Yue-Sai Kan, a trailblazer in media and entrepreneurship, stands as a witness to change and a formidable force steering its course. Recognized as the 'Oprah of China,' her memoir reflects a life intertwined with the metamorphosis of a world.
Discover the extraordinary journey of Yue-Sai Kan, a true pioneer shaping the crossroads of East and West. Her autobiography is a compelling narrative of ambition, influence, and resilience, offering readers an intimate glimpse into a life that mirrors the transformation of nations. Rich in storytelling and enhanced by exclusive visuals, this book is a must-read for those seeking inspiration from a woman who left an indelible mark on global culture.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Yue-Sai Kan
• Editore: Ingram Publishers Services
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 26.07.2024, ritardato
• EAN: 9781955690799
• ISBN: 978-1-955690-79-9
• Pagine: 350
• Illustrazioni: Color photos throughout
• Categorie: Narrativa > Romanzi > Epistole, diari; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Business, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Women in Business