| A Craftsman's Legacy: Why Working with Our Hands Gives Us Meaning Contributor(s): Gorges, Eric (Author), Gorges, Eric (Narrated by), Sternfeld, Jon (With) |
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ISBN: 1684571707 ISBN-13: 9781684571703 Publisher: HighBridge Audio
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Compact Disc - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: May 2019 * Out of Print * |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies - Body, Mind & Spirit | Inspiration & Personal Growth - Biography & Autobiography |
| Dewey: 745.5 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.5" W x 5.5" L (0.30 lbs) |
| Themes: - Topical - New Age |
| Features: Price on Product, Unabridged |
| Review Citations: Library Journal 08/01/2019 pg. 52 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Today, even as so many of us spend hours in front of screens and in the virtual world, there is a growing movement that recognizes the power in the personal, the imperfect, the handmade. Eric Gorges, a metal shaper, taps into that hunger to get back to what's real through visits with the fellow artisans he has profiled for his popular public television program. In this book, he tells their stories and shares the collective wisdom of calligraphers, potters, stone carvers, glassblowers, engravers, wood workers, and more while celebrating the culture they've created. Filled with insights about the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of craftsmanship, A Craftsman's Legacy identifies the craftsman's shared values: taking time to slow down and enjoy the process, embracing failure, knowing when to stop and when to push through, and accepting that perfection is an illusion. Gorges extols the benefits of getting out of one's comfort zone and the importance of learning the traditions of the past in order to carry those values into the future. Along the way, Gorges tells his own story about leaving the corporate world to focus on what he loves. This is a book for seekers of all kinds, an exhilarating look into the heart and soul of modern-day makers-and how they can inspire us all. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gorges, Eric: - Eric Gorges has been the host of PBS's A Craftsman's Legacy since it began in 2014. He lives in Detroit, Michigan. |
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