Let My People Go Surfing
The Education of a Reluctant Businessman
New York, New York : Penguin Books, [2016]
Format: Book
Description: xiii, 258 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
"Wonderful . . . a moving autobiography, the story of a unique business, and a detailed blueprint for hope." --Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel
In this 10th anniversary edition, 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 handyman 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.
In this 10th anniversary edition, 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 handyman 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.
Subjects:
Chouinard, Yvon, 1938-
Patagonia, Inc. -- History.
Businesspeople -- United States -- Biography.
Social responsibility of business.
Chouinard, Yvon, 1938-
Patagonia, Inc. -- History.
Businesspeople -- United States -- Biography.
Social responsibility of business.
Target Audience: 1200L
ISBN:
9780143109679 (pbk : alk. paper)
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
BIOGRAPHY Chouinard, Yvon | Cooper (Forest Acres) | Biography | In |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-236).