Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman

Subtitle:
The Education of a Reluctant Businessman
Author:
Yvon Chouinard
Format:
Softcover
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Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman

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The founder and owner of Patagonia, Inc., one of the world's most inspiring companies, relates his story and the core philosophies that have sustained his company, renowned for its maverick innovation and long-term responsibility to the environment.

Long description

In his long-awaited memoir, Yvon Chouinard-legendary climber, businessman, environmentalist, and founder of Patagonia, Inc.-shares the persistence and courage that have gone into being head of one of the most respected and environmentally responsible companies on earth. From his youth as the son of a French Canadian blacksmith to the thrilling, ambitious climbing expeditions that inspired his innovative designs for the sport's equipment, Let My People Go Surfing is the story of a man who brought doing good and having grand adventures into the heart of his business life-a book that will deeply affect entrepreneurs and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Product details

Publisher:
Penguin Paperbacks
ISBN:
9780143037835
Publication date:
September 2006
Length:
229mm
Width:
191mm
Thickness:
13mm
Weight:
544g
Pages:
260
Illustrations:
illustrations
Illustrated:
Illustrated

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Reviewed by Helgaard from East Rand on 17 November 2010
13 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

This is one very long and Oh so boring psalm of praise, by the author, to the author. Very bland, very average read, poorly written as well. Wouldn't waist my money on it if I were you.

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