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As Silicon Valley rose from orchards to innovation epicenter, Patty McGuigan was right there-navigating its evolution with grit, wit, and an inimitable flair. A trailblazing woman in the high-stakes world of commercial real estate, she carved out her own path in an industry dominated by developers, tech giants, and power players.

Over four decades Patty McGuigan helped shape the landscape of Silicon Valley by matching visionary companies with the buildings that would house their dreams. With humor, insight, and a keen eye for the absurd, she chronicles the fast-paced, high-pressure, and often outrageous realities of the Valley.

Patty McGuigan built a decades-long career in Silicon Valley commercial real estate before becoming an author in 2020. She’s since published a book on widowhood, several illustrated children’s books, and this memoir on her commercial real estate journey, blending business savvy with heartfelt storytelling. Her writing captures resilience, reinvention, and pure joy.

Page count: 210

Binding:  paperback

Pub date: Sept 15th, 2025 

Size: 7x9

Printed in California