Overview
Ever wonder what it takes to succeed? Improbable Possibilities by Linda Rawlings is a captivating memoir that weaves together the untold stories of an extraordinary woman's entrepreneurial journey. Rawlings, best known as the co-creator of Otis Spunkmeyer, Inc., takes readers on a roller-coaster ride through the unexpected twists and turns of her career. From the trading floors of Wall Street to founding multiple businesses, including a manufacturing company for Otis Spunkmeyer ovens, a unique airline promoting the brand's cookies, and even a dance company, Rawlings' journey is as unpredictable as it is inspiring. This is a book about more than just business. It's about resilience, creativity, and the courage to pursue multiple passions, even when they don't always align. Rawlings recounts her experiences with grace and humor, sharing not only the highs but also the challenges of navigating three marriages, business failures, and triumphs. For readers who enjoy memoirs based on true stories, Improbable Possibilities is an unflinching look at what it takes to succeed in business while staying true to your personal and professional goals. It's a book about making bold decisions, embracing change, and finding the possibilities that lie beyond the expected. A must-read for anyone interested in entrepreneurial spirit, life's unpredictability, and the art of transformation. Discover the untold stories behind entrepreneurial success.
Full Product Details
Author: Linda E Rawlings
Publisher: Clunie House
Imprint: Clunie House
Edition: 2nd ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.853kg
ISBN: 9781966426035
ISBN 10: 1966426038
Pages: 496
Publication Date: 08 August 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
A lively, colorful memoir of corporate and personal growth. - Kirkus Reviews An enticing biographical tale that will keep you turning the pages. - Rafe Cohen Always in motion, always creative, and never bound by conventions, her story takes many unexpected turns that will surprise and delight the reader. The energy of this amazing and accomplished woman is there on every page. - Robert Arnold Though perhaps not as well-known as Famous Amos, Debbi Fields or David Liederman, Otis Spunkmeyer co-founder Linda Rawlings is arguably even more interesting. Reading Improbable Possibilities is like sitting down with spiked coffee and cookies and catching up with your most adventurous and entertaining friend. - Carolyn Wyman
Author Information
Linda Rawlings was born in Wethersfield, Connecticut, but has lived in California, Singapore, Hong Kong, Toronto, Sydney, and Las Vegas. Newport, Rhode Island is her home- for now. She has undergraduate degrees in Fine Arts and Mathematics (Bates College) and master's degrees in Business and in Journalism (UC Berkeley). Her writing has appeared in Heterodoxy, The Oakland Tribune, and Newport Life Magazine. This is her first book, inspired by theoretical physics. Rawlings' diverse San Francisco entrepreneurial adventures include Robert C. Brown and Company, investment advisors; Otis Spunkmeyer, the cookie company; Triple 888 Manufacturing, the sheet metal company that manufactured ovens for baking Otis Spunkmeyer cookies; and Sentimental Journeys, the DC-3 airline that promoted Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies. Her other entrepreneurial activities include founding and producing New Shoes, Old Souls Dance Company, producing Yoga Garden Dancers, and working with Heterodoxy magazine and George magazine. While in Hong Kong, Rawlings helped develop MANA!, a food brand, and founded Flying East LLC, a business incubator.
