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More Paddocks To PloughDiscover the incredible journey of Graeme Thompson in this compelling biography that charts his bold decision to leave the safety of his Central Otago family farm. This engaging book, featuring 216 pages of gripping narrative, delves into how Thompson revolutionized the New Zealand meat industry with his innovative approaches. As the founder of Fortex New Zealand Limited, he became a household name synonymous with success. However, the story takes a
Discover the incredible journey of Graeme Thompson in this compelling biography that charts his bold decision to leave the safety of his Central Otago family farm. This engaging book, featuring 216 pages of gripping narrative, delves into how Thompson revolutionized the New Zealand meat industry with his innovative approaches. As the founder of Fortex New Zealand Limited, he became a household name synonymous with success. However, the story takes a dramatic turn as Thompson's empire collapses, leading to personal downfall and incarceration. His remarkable resilience, bolstered by unwavering family support, highlights the power of determination in overcoming adversity. Ideal for readers interested in inspirational true stories, leadership, and personal growth, this captivating account also explores his Scottish heritage, upbringing, and family life, offering rich insights into his character. Whether you're a fan of biographies, self-help literature, or seeking a story of transformation, this book is a must-read. With dimensions of 190 x 250 mm and a paperback bind, it makes for a perfect addition to your collection. Enjoy fast shipping within New Zealand without the hassle of import duties, as this product is stocked locally, ensuring timely delivery.CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 190 x 250 mm
Pages: 216
Bind: paperback
Author: Reg Garters
Publication Date: 20-11-2017
This book traces Graeme Thompson’s decision to leave the security of his family farm in remote Central Otago and take actions that would revolutionise the New Zealand meat industry, producing huge benefits to consumers around the world as well as to local farmers. For Graeme, these ventures meant fame and fortune and made the name of the dynamic company he founded, Fortex New Zealand Limited, synonymous with his name. But then the empire he had built came crashing down, throwing him into jail and all of the humiliation that went with it. Fortunately, Graeme’s courage, resilience and unwaver-ing support from family and friends saw him through that hard time. After leaving prison, he established a new and exciting business that has brought him a way of life and the tranquillity his previous fame could never offer. This riveting story also takes us through Graeme’s Scottish heritage, his childhood, boarding school and university days, marriage to his wife Barb, and the raising of their children. It is a story that not only exemplifies the extraordinary things that dynamic leadership of ourselves and others can achieve but also shows that we all have special resources to handle adversity and that success or failure is very much how we as individuals see it.
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