{"product_id":"some-stories-lessons-from-the-edge-of-business-and-sport","title":"Some Stories: Lessons from the Edge of Business and Sport","description":"“An essential read”—Forbes\n\nThe riveting stories of outdoor life and activism from Patagonia’s iconoclastic founder—in his own words\n\nFor nearly 80 years, Yvon Chouinard has pursued, with equal fervor, sports adventures, business excellence, and environmental activism. Since 1950, he has captured the lessons and revelations he’s learned in articles and books, personal letters and poetry, introductions and eulogies. In this fascinating inside look, Chouinard himself has selected his favorites from years of reflection, all accompanied by illustrative photos, many never published before.\n\nThe results are both more of Chouinard’s iconoclastic and provocative thinking, his skilled storytelling and sense of humor, and a picture of the evolution of his thoughts and philosophies. With articles on sports, from falconry to fishing and climbing to surfing, with musings on the purpose of business and the importance of environmental activism, this very personal book is like sitting on the couch with this amazing man, flipping through his photo album as he tells the stories of his life.\n\nSome Stories is an eclectic portrait of a unique life lived well. Yet the final pages of the book indicate that Chouinard will continue to challenge people, business, and the world. He presents the company's new simple but direct mission statement, revised for the first time in 27 years: \"We are in business to save our home planet.\" With it he emphasizes the urgency of the climate crisis then entreats every person's obligation to reflect on, commit to, and act on this mission.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1938340825\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1938340825.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Chouinard, Yvon\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Missing dust cover, otherwise book is in good condition with some wear from normal use.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43757240877117,"sku":"BVV.1938340825.G","price":11.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1938340825-0.jpg?v=1791061978","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/some-stories-lessons-from-the-edge-of-business-and-sport","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}