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Every Tool's a Hammer: Life Is What You Make It | Adam Savage

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What a wonderful experience. Honestly wasn't sure if this would be more memoir or manual. It's definitely more how to and I love it. Savage talks though his moments in his personal journey as lessons learned, and how it's transferable/applicable to all kinds of creatives. He explains why the pain in the ass parts, are so important through personal incidents. He has not just knowledge but wisdom and experience. 1/?

Robotswithpersonality 2/? It's not about some specific shiny tool, though he does mention a few, it's about the right preparations, taking it in steps, in the right mindset. I love his emphasis on sharing knowledge and experience, how he expands that to a collaborative element within the book, sharing insights from fellow makers. There are funny anecdotes and observations and an overall attitude of warmth and encouragement. 9mo

Robotswithpersonality 3/3 I don't know how much would be considered beginner/common sense for makers, I think it counts more as perennially useful wisdom, though I'll admit my perspective is that of the maker status I would personally term of 'sporadic hobby class'. I think anyone could find value in it. ♥️
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julesG Wonderful review. I need a copy! 9mo

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