Let My People Go Surfing

The Education of a Reluctant Businessman - Including 10 More Years of Business Unusual

De: Yvon Chouinard, Naomi Klein - introduction

Narrado por: Christopher Grove, Yvon Chouinard

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.


With a Preface to the Second Edition, Introduction, and Epilogue read by the Author

Reseñas de la Crítica

"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

"For everyone who is alternately outraged and depressed by the wave of greed that has been the hallmark of corporate America in the twenty-first century, there is a name that inspires hope: Yvon Chouinard. . . . Unique and compelling." —San Francisco Chronicle

"Chouinard's biography, Let My People Go Surfing, reveals a fascinating and colorful character . . . . For all of our sakes, it seems the responsible thing for companies to do is follow Chouinard's ascent." —USA Today

"No matter what you do, you will find essential guidance and inspiration in Let My People Go Surfing." —Dave Foreman, The Rewilding Institute

From the Heart

I have a lot of respect for Yvonne Chouinard. He lived an amazing life and was mindful the entire way. after listening I yearn to climb mountains, to work in such an amazing company as Patagonia, to start an organic farm, and to practice Civil Disobedience. To think about life and put your thoughts to action.

Excellent!

Chouinard delivers a message for our times that all should read. He shows us a new path.

Brilliant / insightful/ visionary/ qualitative!!

I have followed Yvon's work and books for many years .
Each book is a research mine of data and factual stories and success principles

as well as the most important asset, comment sense and environmental foundations that are for the right reason using the right technology and principles.

Principles sums up the ethics and the actual commitments that Chouinard and his teams (plural) have co created which in turn have beneficial repercussions in the ecology and economy and our future planet and sustainable lifestyle..

I am best friends with many of Yvon's best friends here in Hawaii and I see in the amm this faith that what we do has a definite impact on society in the long tern and increasingly on the environment and business evolution in the short and long term
We don't have an option to choose any other path than commitment to a multi platformed diversity of comprehensive solutions which are sustainable and economically viable

I would love to see all of Yvon's books make it to audio format.
Bravo Master!

Best book I ever read

Open my heart and mind for our world problems and difficulties.
We should all listen this book.

Very Informative

If you care about our planet and our children’s future listen to this book and make a change, even if it’s a small one.