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Trailblazer: From the Mountains of Kashmir to the Summit of Global Business and Beyond
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Farooq Kathwari’s extraordinary life began in politically divided Kashmir, where his family was separated by government decree. He had to leave home as a refugee, helped his mother survive shock therapy, joined student activists in street demonstrations, and faced down a gun-wielding security officer—all by the age of seventeen.
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Hardcover, 328 pages
Published
September 3rd 2019
by Greenleaf Book Group Press
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This was a great life lesson in perseverance, communication and sheer grit. I won this as part of a Goodreads giveaway.
This was a great life lesson in perseverance, communication and sheer grit. I won this as part of a Goodreads giveaway.
Interesting book. However, at times, I tired of reading of the author's accomplishments.
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I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway. It covers the life of an Ethan Allen executive and his journey from Kashmir to America and his eventual leadership at EA. I enjoyed the sections regarding his business philosophy but overall I didn’t appreciate his writing style. Episodes in his life were presented as though he just happened to have good luck at getting out of Kashmir, getting into schools and businesses. And just casually mentioning how he or his family happened to know this captain
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NOTE: I received this book as part of GoodReads' First Reads program.
Trailblazer is the autobiography of Farooq Kathwari. Born in Kashmir in the 1940s to a prominent Muslim family in a region that's been in heavy contention since the breakup of the British Empire. Going to school with fellow Muslims as well as Hindus, he excelled at sports, especially cricket, and developed exceptional leadership skills as captain of the cricket team. After going to school in Kashmir, his father, who was in the ...more
Trailblazer is the autobiography of Farooq Kathwari. Born in Kashmir in the 1940s to a prominent Muslim family in a region that's been in heavy contention since the breakup of the British Empire. Going to school with fellow Muslims as well as Hindus, he excelled at sports, especially cricket, and developed exceptional leadership skills as captain of the cricket team. After going to school in Kashmir, his father, who was in the ...more
I rec'd Trailblazer as part of a kindle giveaway. Kathwari is an immigrant from Kashmir. His story is one from the hills of Asia to the boardroom in the US. A son of a merchant, he became CEO of Ethan Allen International. His story and so many like his need to be told.
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An Astounding Journey - an uncommon autobiography
A truly inspiring life, merging lifelong values within the framework of education, travel, family, good luck and personal ambition. Read this book to get a deeper understanding of the situation in Kashmir, transitioning a corporation (Ethan Allen) and how it is possible for an individual to have worldwide reach in the efforts of peace. (And lessons for fighting off Corporate Raiders aka "activist investors." ) ...more
A truly inspiring life, merging lifelong values within the framework of education, travel, family, good luck and personal ambition. Read this book to get a deeper understanding of the situation in Kashmir, transitioning a corporation (Ethan Allen) and how it is possible for an individual to have worldwide reach in the efforts of peace. (And lessons for fighting off Corporate Raiders aka "activist investors." ) ...more
Farooq Kathwari has led an interesting life. Best of all is his attitude of gratitude for even the small players in it. I found his memoir interesting although I got bogged down in the business portions. He is an exemplary leader in business and life.
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I received this as a Goodread's Giveaway. This is a well-written autobiography of Farooq Kathwari. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in business biographies &/or global economy.
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Great book very interesting loved it
Thank you for the opportunity to review this book as a giveaway recipient. I am excited to read it and will update my thoughts on this book soon!
I won this book through Goodreads. I'm glad I did or I never would have read it. I want to work for this man! I like the corporate culture that he embraces. The book was very compelling.
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