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lulu3245's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
3.75
irisdagmar's review
5.0
Did I expect to be so thoroughly engrossed in Parkes’ adventure with wool and the American wool market? Decidedly not! But this slim volume is engaging reading, funny, and puts a human face on this (sadly) declining industry. We can and must be wool ambassadors! As a knitter I especially enjoyed it but I think it would be equally entertaining for someone interested in history and manufacturing, and in the tiny steps needed to get you to a finished product.
sincerelygracec's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
This is a fantastic book — one that was so informative, so funny, so bittersweet. I recently got bit by the knitting bug and I figured why not? Let’s read about sheep. I had no idea I’d learn so much nor that I would feel so much hope and sadness at the same time. I cannot recommend it enough.
erikareadingz's review against another edition
5.0
Clarke Parkes' books are always an adventure for people who love to craft and beyond.
I loved this book - which I read while knitting of course. I hope she writes a new book every year!
I loved this book - which I read while knitting of course. I hope she writes a new book every year!
suebrownreads's review
4.0
Enjoyed learning more about the wool industry. And listening to the final chapter and afterword makes me very conscience about buying American made/grown/produced. People complain about American business going overseas, and people losing jobs, they want tariffs, etc. yet these same people are buying cheap clothing as well as other products made all over the world. If we want to help American factories and their employees, we have to commit to purchasing their products, we have to do the research and pay the price for these goods made in America.
tessyoung's review against another edition
5.0
A deep breath or two is needed as I write this review having just finished listening to this book. I have read Clara Parkes many times over the years but my goodness she does it so much better. She's a great narrator of her story and has another career waiting as an audio book reader should she wish it.
I loved this book. The subject is one dear to my heart. I have explored many of the issues covered before and was familiar with the endeavour around which this book is structured. However, none of that prepared me. The ability to bring intensely personal reflections and interactions with others, together with structural economic change is quite masterful. There is also a generosity towards those involved in this journey that is notable and exemplary, I wish others were so open and so fulsome in their appreciation of those who make up the sheep and wool industry, who are clinging on and hopefully will see us through the period of its devaluation to a time of appreciation and growth. A great call to action to take personal responsibility wherever we are to wear and value wool.
I loved this book. The subject is one dear to my heart. I have explored many of the issues covered before and was familiar with the endeavour around which this book is structured. However, none of that prepared me. The ability to bring intensely personal reflections and interactions with others, together with structural economic change is quite masterful. There is also a generosity towards those involved in this journey that is notable and exemplary, I wish others were so open and so fulsome in their appreciation of those who make up the sheep and wool industry, who are clinging on and hopefully will see us through the period of its devaluation to a time of appreciation and growth. A great call to action to take personal responsibility wherever we are to wear and value wool.
jessicastephenson's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
4.0
I really enjoyed learning more about the process of creating yarn. I do wish this was told by someone who actually does this regularly for a living but still enjoyable.