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Little Giant

The Story of Aruba's Surf Shop and the Rebels Who Built It
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Description

The world separates doers from dreamers. This true story celebrates those rare few who are both.

Twenty years ago, two college friends left behind promising careers in law and marine science to start a tiny Caribbean surf shop with no retail experience, little money, and one foolhardy idea: What if staying small and staying friends is the secret to happiness?

When former publishing executive Marcia Heath discovered their unlikely success story during a life reset in Aruba, she knew she'd found the inspiration to finally pursue her own creative calling as a writer. Through intimate interviews and lively storytelling, Heath reveals how David Putnam and Yair Lichtenstein built a magnetic community brand and shares fascinating lessons about entrepreneurship, friendship, and joyful living.

More than a biography or business book, Little Giant tells an irresistibly human story about finding the courage to reimagine your life path at any age. Featuring 50 full-color photographs, you'll discover Aruba's vibrant surfing culture and rich island life, making this book as visually captivating as it is inspiring.

Whether you're poised for a bold adventure or just exploring possibilities, Little Giant invites you to pause, reflect, and listen to what's calling to your heart.

Product Details

PublisherL'Il Nob Press
Publish DateAugust 13, 2024
Pages220
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9798989720606
Dimensions9.0 X 6.0 X 0.6 inches | 0.9 pounds

Reviews

More Praise for Little Giant

"A refreshing break from typical success stories...this beautiful book is a fountain of inspiration about living adventurously and on your own terms." William Parkhurst, New York Times bestselling author of True Detectives

"Little Giant offers wisdom on business and friendship from an improbable venture on the Caribbean island of Aruba." Murray Carpenter, author of Caffeinated

"I wish there were more books like this. It's the beautiful story of two men chasing their dreams--not in the default 'more is better' way but in their own unique way. It was also inspiring to feel the author's own transformation happening through the book...it reminded me of Tuesdays with Morrie. The design, structure, and flow of the book was original and refreshing." Paul Millerd, author of The Pathless Path

"This book sounds like a great feel-good movie, something cooked up in Hollywood. Well, the 'feel good' is certainly there, but the story is very real. This book is for the dreamers in all of us." BookTrib

"This is a very human book about choices and what can happen when people truly love each other. It depicts a different way of life and doing business, where you can have your cake and eat it, too. It's full of inspiration, humor, and wisdom." Mickey Green, award-winning filmmaker

"The characters and their stories moved and delighted me, and the book itself is gorgeous." Shelley Sperry, author of What's the Big Idea?

"This compelling exploration solves the mystery of how to thrive through intense difficult waves. The inquisitive author interweaves oral histories as well as psychological studies to enliven our understanding of our own dreams, life, and work." Elizabeth Garber, author of Sailing at the Edge of Disaster

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