Publishing fall 2025 | 112 pages | Paperback
After spending eighteen years running a highly successful logistics company, Arthur Lih happily retired. It wasn’t long before he would be called out of retirement to save thousands of lives across the globe.
In 2012, Arthur heard the detailed story of a seven-year-old child who lost his life after choking on a grape. Being a father himself, Arthur was determined to find a solution that would be able to save his child in the event of an emergency and end unnecessary choking tragedies. He used his inquisitive mind and his sharp business and building skills to bring LifeVac to market. Arthur has since forged LifeVac into an international medical device company that has received widespread media attention and saved thousands of people worldwide, ranging in age from several weeks old to one hundred years old.
One might say that Arthur’s lifework has already gone above and beyond in changing the world for the better—but it isn’t even close to being finished.
In his debut book, Sorry, “Can’t” Is a Lie, Arthur shares the uplifting wisdom and invaluable lessons that have guided him through the highs and lows of his inspirational life and career. Told in his down-to-earth, approachable voice and supplemented by classic movie quotes and pop culture references, Arthur’s book is a quick and powerful read that is sure to be a fantastic addition to readers’ mental tool kits. With opportunities for personal reflection, growth, and even some laughter along the way, Sorry, “Can’t” Is a Lie may prove itself to be another lifesaving device on its own.
Arthur Lih is the founder, inventor, and CEO of LifeVac, a patented device designed to save the life of a choking victim. After spending eighteen years co-building a highly successful logistics company, Lih was happy to spend time with his family, improve his woodworking and construction skills, create boats and tree houses, and work on old cars. In recognition of his leadership and impact, he received the prestigious Leadership Award from the Carson Scholars Fund. Lih remains a passionate advocate for choking prevention, continuing to educate communities and audiences of all sizes through workshops and speaking engagements. A passionate motorcycle enthusiast, he actively rides and partners with charitable organizations across the country to promote choking awareness and support a variety of meaningful causes. He is a proud supporter of numerous charity foundations and proves that a small group of determined people can change the world.