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.

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