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Ever dream of quitting the rat race to chase your passion? Meet David Putnam and Yair Lichtenstein, college buddies who ditched promising careers to open a tiny surf shop on the Caribbean shores of Aruba. In Little Giant, author Marcia Heath vividly recounts how the two trailblazers defied the odds to transform Bula Surf Shop into a thriving iconic brand...all while keeping their entrepreneurial passion (and friendship) alive. The world separates doers from dreamers. This book celebrates the rare few who are both. Masterfully blending memoir, biography, and compelling insights, Heath reveals how David and Yair's courageous choices inspired her own journey from burnt-out baby boomer to finding her creative calling as a writer. It's just one of the revelations in this unforgettable true story about what it really takes to pursue your dreams and seek success on your own terms. You'll find motivation and hope in each wipeout and every wave of their success, while getting a rare glimpse of an idyllic Caribbean lifestyle through 50 full-color photos. Whether you're ready to take a bold leap or dreaming of one, Little Giant invites you to relax, reset, and listen to whatever's been knocking at the door of your heart.

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"Advance Praise for Little Giant ""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, Maine journalist and author of Caffeinated ""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 ""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 book sounds like a great feel-good movie, something cooked up in Hollywood. Well, the 'feel good' is certainty there, but the story is very real. This book is for the dreamers in all of us."" BookTrib reviews ""The author weaves together moving interviews of the two cofounders with fascinating quotes from authors, artists, philosophers, and psychologists. The result is an inspiring guide to composing a meaningful life by following your passions."" Betsey Feeley, former coordinator of the Literature Award Program at the American Academy of Arts and Letters"

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