{"product_id":"lifes-journey-on-a-magic-ian-swart-9781923216662","title":"Life's Journey on a Magic Carpet","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat if the path to success isn't what you expect it to be?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ian, it was a magic carpet ride. What began as a passion for fashion and life as a hippie in the late '60s led him on an unexpected journey-one that took him overland from Europe to the remote villages of India, eventually stumbling, due to a family tragedy, into the magical world of handmade rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eLife's Journey on a Magic Carpet\u003c\/em\u003e, Ian reflects on the challenging moments, chance encounters, hilarious travel stories, and unlikely friendships that led to success. Over 45 years, he transformed Hali, a business he began with one store, into a renowned brand in the rug industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis story isn't just about rugs-it's about the unexpected turns that define a life. Through his journey, Ian shares the lessons that helped him build a successful business from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrimming with powerful insight and charm, this memoir will inspire you to chase your dreams on your own magic carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ian Swart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 192321666X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781923216662\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ian Swart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/16\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.18lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.67d","brand":"Ian Swart","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46739227017471,"sku":"9781923216662","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2a3e8284-e8c5-4c79-9f7b-340e654969e4.jpg?v=1743277583","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lifes-journey-on-a-magic-ian-swart-9781923216662","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}