Made by Hand: My Adventures in the World of Do-It-Yourself
Format: ebook
ISBN:
9781101569450 (110156945X)
Publish date: October 25th 2011
Publisher: Portfolio
Pages no: 256
Edition language: English
Frauenfelder's is an inspiring DIY memoir that ends in a powerful chapter about how kids learn. I won't be raising chickens anytime soon (I'd like to but my current residential situation prohibits it), but I'm going to expand my efforts with growing food and making stuff with my kids. [full review]
The best thing about this book is the encouragement to persevere, pointing out that making mistakes is the best way to learn. I have often talked myself out of trying something, convinced I will make mistakes. Mark Frauenfelder assures me I will likely do just that, but that its OK and I'll get some...