I had high hopes for this book, and it did not disappoint.
I listened to the audiobook, which I recommend. Savages reads it himself, and hearing it in his voice, with his inflection on what's most important, was very enjoyable. He's a showman, and that makes high perfect for recording, especially his own book.
The book is extremely encouraging, and part of it is letting people know it's OK to be creating whatever moves them, be it models, software, or even cooking. It's not all just a pep talk, however: There is a lot of very practical advice. Part of the advice is how he does things, and part is how you might find your own way.
I especially appreciated his references to being a generalist. I'm a software developer, and consider myself a generalist as well. His take on that helped me immensely.
I highly recommend you pick this …
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Bryan L. Fordham reviewed Every Tool's a Hammer by Adam Savage
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5 stars
I had high hopes for this book, and it did not disappoint.
I listened to the audiobook, which I recommend. Savages reads it himself, and hearing it in his voice, with his inflection on what's most important, was very enjoyable. He's a showman, and that makes high perfect for recording, especially his own book.
The book is extremely encouraging, and part of it is letting people know it's OK to be creating whatever moves them, be it models, software, or even cooking. It's not all just a pep talk, however: There is a lot of very practical advice. Part of the advice is how he does things, and part is how you might find your own way.
I especially appreciated his references to being a generalist. I'm a software developer, and consider myself a generalist as well. His take on that helped me immensely.
I highly recommend you pick this up and give it a go.
Bryan L. Fordham rated The Color of Compromise: 5 stars

The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby
The Color of Compromise is both enlightening and compelling, telling a history we either ignore or just don't know. Equal …
Bryan L. Fordham rated The heritage: 5 stars

Howard Bryant: The heritage (2018)
The heritage by Howard Bryant
"The Heritage is the story of sports post-9/11, once neutral but now embedded with deference toward the military and police, …
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed Atomic Habits by James Clear
Bryan L. Fordham rated Hyperion: 4 stars

Hyperion by Dan Simmons (Hyperion Cantos, #1)
On the world called Hyperion, beyond the reach of galactic law, waits a creature called the Shrike. There are those …
Bryan L. Fordham rated The Blackhouse: 4 stars

The Blackhouse by May Peter
The Blackhouse is a suspense thriller, the first novel of The Lewis Trilogy, written by the Scottish writer Peter May. …
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5 stars
If you love Bosch, you'll love this.
One of the better ones, but also different than the previous ones I've read.
If you love Bosch, you'll love this.
One of the better ones, but also different than the previous ones I've read.
Bryan L. Fordham rated Mastering the art of Japanese home cooking: 4 stars

Mastering the art of Japanese home cooking by Masaharu Morimoto
Japanese cuisine has an intimidating reputation-- and Morimoto is here to change that misconception. Discover the healthy, flavorful, surprisingly simple …
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed Winners take all by Anand Giridharadas
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5 stars
Great overview of how those with money use their resources to get more. Also how the idea of social responsibility has changed over time.
Book got a bit repetitive, however still giving 5 stars based on the content.
Bryan L. Fordham rated Image Performance: 4 stars

Image Performance by Mat Marquis
Solve the most critical performance problems with the biggest impact: start with images. Mat Marquis helps you get up to …
Bryan L. Fordham rated Conversational Design: 4 stars
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed Creative Quest by Questlove
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5 stars
Listened to the audiobook, and highly recommend it.
I'm an unasbashed Questlove fan. But still, this book was a surprise. Some great stories. Beyond that, what he has to say about creativity are thought-provoking.
Listened to the audiobook, and highly recommend it.
I'm an unasbashed Questlove fan. But still, this book was a surprise. Some great stories. Beyond that, what he has to say about creativity are thought-provoking.
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed Cleopatra In Space by Mike Maihack (Yes this book is part of a series its called Cleopatra in Space)
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5 stars
This was a lot of fun. Interesting idea. Cleo is appropriately arrogant but still very likable. I bought this for my daughter but I'll read the entire series whether she does or not :)
This was a lot of fun. Interesting idea. Cleo is appropriately arrogant but still very likable. I bought this for my daughter but I'll read the entire series whether she does or not :)







