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

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...

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Main Author: Chouinard, Yvon, 1938- (Author)
Other Authors: Klein, Naomi, 1970- (author of foreword.)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, New York : Penguin Books, [2016]
Edition:[Second edition]
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