Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman
- ISBN-10
- 1101201223
- ISBN-13
- 9781101201220
- Series
- Let My People Go Surfing
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 272
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006-09-05
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Author
- Yvon Chouinard
Description
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. A newly revised edition of Let My People Go Surfing is available now. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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