Destination Silicon Valley

From Broom Shop to Supercomputer

Lin C Wu

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English

Private Publisher
14 November 2025

Autobiography: general; Memoirs; Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies; Information technology industries

At six years old, Lin Wu was forced to leave his mother and flee mainland China amidst the chaos of the Communist revolution. At sixteen, his father brought him to America, abandoning and leaving him utterly alone. Thrust into a perplexing and foreign culture, he possessed little more than a fierce determination to survive.

What followed was a lifelong pursuit of excellence-from escaping the shadow of his autocratic father to joining the founding team at Amdahl Corporation, where he helped beat IBM in delivering the world's fastest mainframe computer.

Destination Silicon Valley is more than a business memoir. It's a story of family, resilience, and the search for meaning at the intersection of tradition and ambition. Ideal for readers of Educated and The Glass Castle, this is an immigrant story rooted in the formative years of Silicon Valley.

By: Lin C Wu
Imprint: Private Publisher
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 481g
ISBN: 9798330276318
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 14 November 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Destination Silicon Valley: From Broom Shop to Supercomputer

""Lin Wu's journey reminds us that the American dream is still alive-for those brave enough to carry it across an ocean. As an immigrant, he built not only a career in Silicon Valley, but a legacy rooted in family, grit, and purpose. His story is an inspiration to every Asian American who dares to begin with nothing."" -Dr. Rose Tseng, Chancellor Emerita and Professor, University of Hawaii, Hilo ""A memoir of achievement and the immigrant experience that deserves high praise ... the perfect example of how small choices and endeavors can contribute to bigger personal and community growth."" -Midwest Book Review ""This book is a roadmap for dreamers, doers, and anyone who believes that starting with nothing can be the greatest beginning of all."" -Janelle Wang, Emmy-Award Winning Journalist and News Anchor ""Destination Silicon Valley is a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of technology, the immigrant experience, or the personal stories behind Silicon Valley's rise to prominence. Wu's journey is a reminder of the power of hard work, vision, and the human spirit."" -Readers' Favorite, 5-star review