I really, really, really wanted to like this. I'm a huge fan of Star Wars, Harry Potter, and The Big Bang Theory. So, if that makes me a "geek", I'm OK with it. So when a book subtitled comes in as: Star Wars and Triumph of Geek Culture, of course I want to read it!
But....
I could not get into this.
There was too much of the SuperHero genre, of which I am NOT a fan, to hold my interest.
I'm not all that into cosplay, except the occasional Harry Potter party.
And I don't play video games or themed card games.
I think though this book has a niche for those who do all of the above, but for me there was too little Star Wars to have a subtitle name-dropping the franchise.
If it YOUR thing though, find this back on the shelf later today.
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Monday, September 23, 2019
Monday, September 16, 2019
A Craftsman's Legacy by Eric Gorges
Welcome back!
I hope you have had a chance to visit our new home. Yes, that's right, the new WHHS LMC is fully operational, and thanks to Mrs. Taylor volunteering her time, all the books are in order! Thanks to my helpers who unpacked 361 boxes of books plus all the supplies/magazines/decorations/etc. I am forever in their debt!
So, here's the first book review of the 19-20 school year!
I'm sure by now most of you know I am a big supporter of shop classes. My Dad was a mechanic and a "shop kid". Many times students who take auto and wood shop classes are reluctant readers, and being that all of our seniors need to read a memoir, I thought this would be a great addition to our collection. I decided to take it out as soon as it came in, before students would need it.
And I am so glad I did.
I loved this book.
Eric Gorges is the host of the show of the same name. He meets and features craftsmen from many places and trades to showcase their stories.
We've become accustomed to cheaply made imported stuff that lasts a few years and then we replace it. We go online, click a bit, hit submit order, and two days later it's on our doorstep for 19.99. I admit I'm guilty of this as well. But things made, by hand, last. They are not perfect, but as perfect as the craftsperson can make. They are personal, an extension of the hands that built them. There is a story to the item, a history and a meaning.
Gorges tells his own story in flashback interwoven with the stories of those he meets. I really felt like I had met these people myself, even though I've never watched the show.
Find this on the memoir "new" shelf later today.
All opinions expressed on this blog are solely those of Mrs. W.
Follow me on Twitter @RamblingsLMS
I hope you have had a chance to visit our new home. Yes, that's right, the new WHHS LMC is fully operational, and thanks to Mrs. Taylor volunteering her time, all the books are in order! Thanks to my helpers who unpacked 361 boxes of books plus all the supplies/magazines/decorations/etc. I am forever in their debt!
So, here's the first book review of the 19-20 school year!
I'm sure by now most of you know I am a big supporter of shop classes. My Dad was a mechanic and a "shop kid". Many times students who take auto and wood shop classes are reluctant readers, and being that all of our seniors need to read a memoir, I thought this would be a great addition to our collection. I decided to take it out as soon as it came in, before students would need it.
And I am so glad I did.
I loved this book.
Eric Gorges is the host of the show of the same name. He meets and features craftsmen from many places and trades to showcase their stories.
We've become accustomed to cheaply made imported stuff that lasts a few years and then we replace it. We go online, click a bit, hit submit order, and two days later it's on our doorstep for 19.99. I admit I'm guilty of this as well. But things made, by hand, last. They are not perfect, but as perfect as the craftsperson can make. They are personal, an extension of the hands that built them. There is a story to the item, a history and a meaning.
Gorges tells his own story in flashback interwoven with the stories of those he meets. I really felt like I had met these people myself, even though I've never watched the show.
Find this on the memoir "new" shelf later today.
All opinions expressed on this blog are solely those of Mrs. W.
Follow me on Twitter @RamblingsLMS
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