About This Book
From a trailer park, a 20-year-old single mother with no education became the world's first female CEO of a semiconductor company.
Christine King's memoir is equal parts personal narrative and practical blueprint. Co-written with Gerald L. Kimber White, Breaking Through the Silicon Ceiling traces King's improbable ascent through one of the most male-dominated industries on earth, distilling her hard-won experience into 12 principles she credits for her success — truths tested not just in the boardroom but across every dimension of her life. As IBM Senior Executive John Kelly notes, the lessons here extend far beyond any single career or industry.
For anyone who has been told their circumstances define their ceiling, this book makes a compelling case that success is not determined by demographics or setbacks — it's built from principles you can learn, practice and own.