Bibliograph

Let my people go surfing, the education of a reluctant businessman : including 10 more years of business unusual, Yvon Chouinard, founder and owner, Patagonia, Inc. ; foreword by Naomi Klein

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Let my people go surfing, the education of a reluctant businessman : including 10 more years of business unusual, Yvon Chouinard, founder and owner, Patagonia, Inc. ; foreword by Naomi Klein

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-236)

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

portraitsillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Let my people go surfing

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

933719051

Responsibility statement

Yvon Chouinard, founder and owner, Patagonia, Inc. ; foreword by Naomi Klein

Sub title

the education of a reluctant businessman : including 10 more years of business unusual

Summary

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

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