Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman--Including 10 More Years of Business Unusual
272 pages
|Published: 6 Sep 2016
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ISBN: 9780143109679
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 6 September 2016
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.
