{"product_id":"the-whole-story-by-john-mackey-9781637745120","title":"The Whole Story","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatured in \u003ci\u003eThe Economist\u003c\/i\u003e’s Best Books of 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn Adam Grant Summer Reading Pick 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole Foods Market’s Cofounder and CEO for 44 years, John Mackey offers an intimate and provocative account of the rise of this iconic company and the personal and spiritual journey that inspired its remarkable impact.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe growth of Whole Foods isn’t just a business success story—it’s the story of a retail, cultural, and dietary revolution that has forever changed the industry and the way we eat. After more than four decades at the helm, John Mackey is ready to share never-before-told tales of the people and passions behind the beloved brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Whole Story\u003c\/i\u003e invites readers on the adventure of building Whole Foods Market: the colourful cast of idealists and foodies who formed the company’s DNA, the many breakthroughs and missteps; the camaraderie and the conflict, and the narrowly avoided disasters. Mackey takes us inside some of the most consequential decisions he had to make and honestly shares his regrets looking back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the Whole Foods story, Mackey also dives into his:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiritual journey\u003c\/strong\u003e: from Christianity to New Age mysticism, Eastern wisdom, and life-changing awakenings through psychedelics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolitical and intellectual development\u003c\/strong\u003e: from countercultural co-op dweller to libertarian and Conscious Capitalist\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophical and ethical awakenings\u003c\/strong\u003e: especially with regard to animal welfare and the tension between his personal values and industry practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal passions\u003c\/strong\u003e: most notably, his love of long-distance, ultra-light backpacking on the great trails of our country and planet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the millions of people who know and love Whole Foods, Mackey’s story is a candid look at the fellowship and meaning born of a shared mission and how an inimitable entrepreneur shepherded a startup hippy food store into the market-leading international brand it is today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46817171538156,"sku":"9781637745120","price":79.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2527113482771.jpg?v=1757883989","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-whole-story-by-john-mackey-9781637745120","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}