Let my people go surfing : the education of a reluctant businessman : including 10 more years of business unusual
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English

9781101992531 (electronic bk.), 1101992530 (electronic bk.)

1200

Includes bibliographical references.

"In this newly revised 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. 'This is the story of an attempt to do more than change a single corporation--it is an attempt to challenge the culture of consumption that is at the heart of the global ecological crisis.'--From the Foreword by Naomi Klein"-- Provided by publisher.

WorldCat record variable field(s) change: 050