Let My People Go Surfing

By Yvon Chouinard
(Penguin (Non-Classics), Paperback, 9780143037835, 272pp.)

Publication Date: September 2006

Categories: Personal Memoirs, Business

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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.




About the Author

Yvon Chouinard is founder and owner of Patagonia, Inc. In 2001, along with Craig Matthews, owner of West Yellowstone's Blue Ribbon Flies, he started 1% for the Planet, an alliance of businesses that contribute at least one percent of their revenues to groups on a list of approved environmental organizations.




Praise For Let My People Go Surfing

Inspiring. (Ray Anderson, Chairman, Interface, Inc.) No matter what you do, you will find essential guidance and inspiration in Let My People Go Surfing. (Dave Foreman, The Rewilding Institute) Wonderful... a moving autobiography, the story of a unique business, and a detailed blueprint for hope. (Jared Diamond, author of Collapse)

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