{"product_id":"magic-carpet-ride-a-life-of-tin-pots-silver-spoons-mad-men-magic-carpets-world-travel-family-and-providence-hardcover","title":"Magic Carpet Ride: A Life of Tin Pots, Silver Spoons, Mad Men, Magic Carpets, World Travel, Family and Providence - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBarry Fain\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the streets of Providence to the far corners of the globe, \u003c\/strong\u003e this remarkable memoir takes readers on an unforgettable journey aboard a metaphorical magic carpet-one woven from adventure, ambition, and a deep commitment to community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTravel the legendary \"hippie trail\" through Kathmandu, experience the spiritual calm of Bali, and venture into the jungles of Borneo in search of the world's last headhunters. Along the way, step into the fast-paced world of advertising during the \"Mad Men\" era in New York City-a time of big ideas, bold risks, and unforgettable stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the journey always circles back home. Returning to his roots in Providence, Barry Fain built an unlikely business empire, transforming a simple idea into Carpet Giant, a category-defining carpeting and flooring company. Long before the internet reshaped local media, he also launched a chain of neighborhood newspapers dedicated to helping small businesses thrive and keeping communities connected-an effort now approaching its fifth decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout it all, Fain balanced entrepreneurship with service, sitting on numerous charitable and community boards while raising a remarkable family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in Providence to the third generation of early Jewish-Lithuanian immigrants, Barry Fain carried forward a powerful work ethic while never losing his love for exploration. Whether traveling the world, skiing distant slopes, or watching his two children grow into families of their own, he embraced life with curiosity and gratitude. Today, he and his wife Elaine, an accomplished physician, still call Providence home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart adventure story, part business journey, and part celebration of community, this is the inspiring life story of a man who discovered that the greatest journeys often lead right back where they began. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 244\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 08, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52701413146898,"sku":"9781968548452","price":43.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2211\/5346\/files\/u17MvogkPg9781968548452.webp?v=1789228794","url":"https:\/\/ckbookstore.net\/products\/magic-carpet-ride-a-life-of-tin-pots-silver-spoons-mad-men-magic-carpets-world-travel-family-and-providence-hardcover","provider":"CK BOOKSTORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}