Why We Make Things and Why It Matters: The Education of a Craftsman by Peter Korn

Why We Make Things and Why It Matters: The Education of a Craftsman

Peter Korn

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nonfiction memoir philosophy informative inspiring reflective slow-paced
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In this moving account, Peter Korn explores the nature and rewards of creative practice. We follow his search for meaning as an Ivy-educated child of the middle class who finds employment as a novice carpenter on Nantucket, transitions to self-emp...

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3.55
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reflective: 88%

informative: 77%

inspiring: 55%

relaxing: 22%

emotional: 11%

hopeful: 11%


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60% of readers chose slow
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