Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman--Including 10 More Years of Business Unusual

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 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.

• | Author: Yvon Chouinard
• | Publisher: Penguin Books
• | Publication Date: September 06, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 272 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0143109677
• | ISBN-13: 9780143109679