Making things right : the simple philosophy of a working life
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Author
Contributors
Kinsella, Seán (Translator), translator.
Published
New York, New York : Penguin Books, 2018.
Format
Book
Status
Port Angeles - Nonfiction (Adult)
690.24 THORSTE
1 available
690.24 THORSTE
1 available
Forks - Nonfiction (Adult)
690.24 THORSTE
1 available
690.24 THORSTE
1 available
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Port Angeles - Nonfiction (Adult) | 690.24 THORSTE | Shelving Cart |
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Published
New York, New York : Penguin Books, 2018.
Physical Desc
233 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Notes
General Note
"Translated from the Norwegian. 1998".
Description
Making Things Right is the simple yet captivating story of a loft renovation, from the moment master carpenter and contractor Ole Thorstensen submits an estimate for the job to when the space is ready for occupation. As the project unfolds, we see the construction through Ole's eyes: the meticulous detail, the pesky splinters, the problem solving, patience, and teamwork required for its completion. Yet Ole's narrative encompasses more than just the fine mechanics of his craft. His labor and passion drive him toward deeper reflections on the nature of work, the academy versus the trades, identity, and life itself. Rich with descriptions of carpentry and process, Making Things Right is a warm and humorous portrayal of a tightknit working community, a story about the blood, sweat, and frustration involved in doing a job well and the joys in seeing a vision take shape.