Thurs, May 13th Reception at 5:45 p.m., presentation at 6:30 p.m.

2645 Financial Court, Suite C,  San Diego
(in Rose Canyon near Costco)

Giovanna Pang Garcia, author of Why Chinese Women are not Broke, will share the secrets of how she and 100 of America’s most successful Chinese American women have achieved the American Dream at Art Expressions Gallery, in conjunction with an exhibition by famed Chinese contemporary artist Jian Wang.

In her new book Garcia profiles presidents, vice presidents, and top executives at the likes of Coca-Cola, Wal-Mart, and IBM, highly respected educators at top-notch universities, including Harvard, USC, Cal Tech, and Columbia, leaders in the political and legal fields, such as ambassadors, congresswomen, and U.S. attorneys.

            “My book focuses on what the American Dream is all about,” says Garcia.  “At a time when fear is beginning to trump hope, these leaders have a message that is important for Americans to embrace today.”

            Garcia’s own life is a rags-to-riches success story.  She immigrated to the U.S. by herself at 16, pulled herself up by her bootstraps and turned a $300 living room start-up into a multi-million dollar computer corporation. Since retiring before age 40, she had devoted herself to sharing her own blueprint for success.  She characterizes the book as “Chicken Soup for the Soul meets The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.”

            Garcia emphasizes that the keys to success are applicable to all people.  “These Chinese immigrants share the same values as immigrants to America for hundreds of years.  They have all brought a willingness to work hard, take risks, persevere in the face of setbacks and live with integrity,” she says.

To learn more about Art Expressions Gallery go to www.artexpressionsgallery.com