Making Things Right: The Simple Philosophy Of A Working Life
by Ole Thorstensen /
2018 / English / PDF
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From a master carpenter, Making Things Right is a celebration of
good craftsmanship and a tribute to manual labor in the story of a
loft renovation. Making Things Right is the simple yet fascinating
story of a loft renovation. It is also a book about work and
identity, about collaboration and pride in skilled craftsmanship,
and about what it means to make things with your hands in a
consumerism-driven world. From the moment carpenter and contractor
Ole receives the first phone call asking him to submit an estimate
for the job, to when the space is ready for occupation -- his role
involves heavy lifting, patience and problem solving, splinters in
fingers, meticulous detail, and teamwork. Full of joy and pride in
craftsmanship and his trade, the author reflects on the
philosophical aspects of life and work while laying out the
construction process. Rich with descriptions of the carpenter's
role and work process, Thorstensen gives a warm and often humorous
portrayal of a tight-knit working community, writing passionately
about his profession and of the joy of seeing a vision for a space
take shape. Making Things Right is the simple philosophy of a
working life.
From a master carpenter, Making Things Right is a celebration of
good craftsmanship and a tribute to manual labor in the story of a
loft renovation. Making Things Right is the simple yet fascinating
story of a loft renovation. It is also a book about work and
identity, about collaboration and pride in skilled craftsmanship,
and about what it means to make things with your hands in a
consumerism-driven world. From the moment carpenter and contractor
Ole receives the first phone call asking him to submit an estimate
for the job, to when the space is ready for occupation -- his role
involves heavy lifting, patience and problem solving, splinters in
fingers, meticulous detail, and teamwork. Full of joy and pride in
craftsmanship and his trade, the author reflects on the
philosophical aspects of life and work while laying out the
construction process. Rich with descriptions of the carpenter's
role and work process, Thorstensen gives a warm and often humorous
portrayal of a tight-knit working community, writing passionately
about his profession and of the joy of seeing a vision for a space
take shape. Making Things Right is the simple philosophy of a
working life.