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Play It Forward From Gymboree to the Yoga Mat & Beyond Joan Barnes Book Signed
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Subject
- Family & Relationships
- Special Attributes
- 1st Edition, Signed
- ISBN
- 9781572841901
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Agate Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1572841907
ISBN-13
9781572841901
eBay Product ID (ePID)
219160286
Product Key Features
Book Title
Play It Forward : from Gymboree to the Yoga Mat and Beyond
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Industries / Park & Recreation Management, Women in Business, Physical Education, Yoga, Educators, Business
Publication Year
2016
Genre
Health & Fitness, Education, Biography & Autobiography, Business & Economics
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
13 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2015-050650
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Praise for author Joan Barnes and Play It Forward : "Forget leaning in, Joan has always jumped in. Always evolving and adventurous, Joan is one of the most inspiring women I know. Her life force, intelligence, and wit are as expansive as her asanas and as full-bodied as her laugh." -- Patricia Ziegler, Founder of Banana Republic and Republic of Tea "A franchisor who did it right is Joan Barnes, a vivacious mother of two and founder of Gymboree. She opened her first center in a San Francisco suburb. . . Gymboree was an instant hit." -- Fortune "Joan Barnes...re-invented herself and learned some important life lessons along the way." -- Ann Thompson, Today show "Joan's story is a raw, rare, and illuminating touchstone for future generations of women to sort out how to achieve success on their own terms." -- Elana Yonah Rosen, Chief Development Officer, NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center "Second Acts. OM is where the Heart is. After a breakdown, Joan Barnes--the founder of Gymboree--thought she'd never run another business. Then she discovered yoga, and made peace with her entrepreneurial spirit." -- More "A beacon for us all, Joan Barnes' indelible odyssey is a riveting read delivered with humility, refreshing vulnerability, uncommon transparency and compassion." -- Susan Griffin-Black, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, EO Products "Gymboree Barnes finds new life, business in yoga. Now, still entrepreneur at nearly 60, she's launched an upscale business called Yoga Studio to nurture and soother adults stressed by daily life." -- USA Today Praise for Gymboree "Kids are encouraged to play independently. As the children climb on diminutive Jungle Gyms or roll around on huge foam-rubber logs, the classroom rings with laughter." -- Newsweek "See how something that looks like just a lot of fun for kids can be a very beneficial learning experience for them and their parents as well." -- Good Morning America "Parents contend the program improves the child's balance, coordination, and social skills. It gives babies and their parents a chance to mingle with their peers." -- The Wall Street Journal "Move Over Romper Room. All the Best Babies Come to Joan Barnes' Gymboree." -- People, Praise for author Joan Barnes : "A franchisor who did it right is Joan Barnes, a vivacious mother of two and founder of Gymboree. She opened her first center in a San Francisco suburb. . . Gymboree was an instant hit." -- Fortune "Kids are encouraged to play independently. As the children climb on diminutive Jungle Gyms or roll around on huge foam-rubber logs, the classroom rings with laughter." -- Newsweek "Forget leaning in, Joan has always jumped in. As a young mother of two active daughters she started Gymboree in a church basement. When she sold that business, hundreds of stores later, she took up yoga with her usual passion. Within a year she launched the Yoga Studio, a group of beautifully appointed studios in the San Francisco Bay Area with the region's best teachers and yoga clothing. Always evolving and adventurous, Joan is one of the most inspiring women I know. Her life force, intelligence, and wit are as expansive as her asanas and as full-bodied as her laugh." -- Patricia Zeigler, Founder of Banana Republic and Republic of Tea ". . . see how something that looks like just a lot of fun for kids can be a very beneficial learning experience for them and their parents as well." -- Good Morning America "Parents contend the program improves the child's balance, coordination, and social skills. It gives babies and their parents a chance to mingle with their peers." The Wall Street Journal "Second Acts. OM is where the Heart is. After a breakdown, Joan Barnes--the founder of Gymboree--thought she'd never run another business. Then she discovered yoga, and made peace with her entrepreneurial spirit." -- More "Gymboree Barnes finds new life, business in yoga. Now, still entrepreneur at nearly 60, she's launched an upscale business called Yoga Studio to nurture and soother adults stressed by daily life." -- USA Today "Move Over Romper Room. All the Best Babies Come to Joan Barnes' Gymboree." -- People, Praise for author Joan Barnes : "A franchisor who did it right is Joan Barnes, a vivacious mother of two and founder of Gymboree. She opened her first center in a San Francisco suburb. . . Gymboree was an instant hit." -- Fortune "Kids are encouraged to play independently. As the children climb on diminutive Jungle Gyms or roll around on huge foam-rubber logs, the classroom rings with laughter." -- Newsweek "Forget leaning in, Joan has always jumped in. As a young mother of two active daughters she started Gymboree in a church basement. When she sold that business, hundreds of stores later, she took up yoga with her usual passion. Within a year she launched the Yoga Studio, a group of beautifully appointed studios in the San Francisco Bay Area with the region's best teachers and yoga clothing. Always evolving and adventurous, Joan is one of the most inspiring women I know. Her life force, intelligence, and wit are as expansive as her asanas and as full-bodied as her laugh." --Patricia Zeigler, Founder of Banana Republic and Republic of Tea ". . . see how something that looks like just a lot of fun for kids can be a very beneficial learning experience for them and their parents as well." -- Good Morning America "Parents contend the program improves the child's balance, coordination, and social skills. It gives babies and their parents a chance to mingle with their peers." -- The Wall Street Journal "Second Acts. OM is where the Heart is. After a breakdown, Joan Barnes--the founder of Gymboree--thought she'd never run another business. Then she discovered yoga, and made peace with her entrepreneurial spirit." -- More "Gymboree Barnes finds new life, business in yoga. Now, still entrepreneur at nearly 60, she's launched an upscale business called Yoga Studio to nurture and soother adults stressed by daily life." -- USA Today "Move Over Romper Room. All the Best Babies Come to Joan Barnes' Gymboree." -- People, Praise for author Joan Barnes : "A franchisor who did it right is Joan Barnes, a vivacious mother of two and founder of Gymboree. She opened her first center in a San Francisco suburb. . . Gymboree was an instant hit." -- Fortune "Kids are encouraged to play independently. As the children climb on diminutive Jungle Gyms or roll around on huge foam-rubber logs, the classroom rings with laughter." -- Newsweek "Forget leaning in, Joan has always jumped in. As a young mother of two active daughters she started Gymboree in a church basement. When she sold that business, hundreds of stores later, she took up yoga with her usual passion. Within a year she launched the Yoga Studio, a group of beautifully appointed studios in the San Francisco Bay Area with the region's best teachers and yoga clothing. Always evolving and adventurous, Joan is one of the most inspiring women I know. Her life force, intelligence, and wit are as expansive as her asanas and as full-bodied as her laugh." --Patricia Ziegler, Founder of Banana Republic and Republic of Tea ". . . see how something that looks like just a lot of fun for kids can be a very beneficial learning experience for them and their parents as well." -- Good Morning America "Parents contend the program improves the child's balance, coordination, and social skills. It gives babies and their parents a chance to mingle with their peers." -- The Wall Street Journal "Second Acts. OM is where the Heart is. After a breakdown, Joan Barnes--the founder of Gymboree--thought she'd never run another business. Then she discovered yoga, and made peace with her entrepreneurial spirit." -- More "Gymboree Barnes finds new life, business in yoga. Now, still entrepreneur at nearly 60, she's launched an upscale business called Yoga Studio to nurture and soother adults stressed by daily life." -- USA Today "Move Over Romper Room. All the Best Babies Come to Joan Barnes' Gymboree." -- People
Dewey Decimal
796.092 B
Synopsis
Play It Forward details the remarkable journey of Joan Barnes, founder and former CEO of Gymboree, and how she learned to align her inner life with outward success. Forty years ago, Joan Barnes founded a play center in a church basement with $3,000. Determined to enable women to achieve personal and entrepreneurial success, Barnes led Gymboree to become an innovative leader in a new industry: activity-based early childhood development. The company eventually became a global billion-dollar brand. But this dramatic entrepreneurial memoir is also a cautionary tale and redemption story. When Gymboree's IPO became a phenomenal success story, Barnes was nowhere near Wall Street. She had left the company because of an eating disorder that threatened to destroy her and everything she built. Barnes overcame the disorder, charting a path that replaced demons with an enduring sense of worth and hope. She eventually resumed her business career on healthier terms with a line of yoga studios in an inspiring example of how women can triumph through reinvention. Published to coincide with Gymboree's 40th anniversary, Play It Forward offers readers a deeply honest perspective of the challenges of business building and seeking a work-life balance in tune with personal values.
LC Classification Number
GV333.B37A3 2016
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- u***2 (122)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseExcellent service!! Seller had great communication, putting all concerns to rest and working closely and respectfully to agree on an offer. A real pleasure to do business with!! You don't find sellers on ebay like this nowadays. Item arrives FORTIFIED inside a sturdy box as well as super fast, considering it's coming all the way from the UK! Collector approved! Buy with confidence! Thank you for the rare item at a killer price!! ^_^The Sound of Renaissance by Various Artists CD Apr-2002 2 Discs RenaissanceNEW (#192398736916)
- r***e (134)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis seller really went the extra mile, then an extra, extra mile, to make sure I was satisfied, after a problem with the listing and availability. Outstanding customer care. I very much appreciate it. Also, CD was well packed for protection in shipping.
- o***9 (1938)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePerfect in Every Way!!! Packaged well for safe arrival and shipped quickly. As described condition in Appearance. Outstanding Quality Service plus Value too, Many Many Thanks!!!