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I wanted to like this more than I did, considering my admiration of the author and many of the people that were profiled (not to mention my love of figures in American history). Since I listened to the audiobook while driving, I didn't look ahead to see which people were included, so it was a happy surprise to find Conan O'Brien as the final subject. Nonetheless, the writing (narrating) seemed a bit too needlessly eloquent. I love a good turn of phrase and use of a $5 word, but sometimes the writing seemed like a "use this SAT word in a sentence" exercise. But once we got through the chapters on the founding fathers, this seemed to lessen (I guess I can't fault the guy for trying to emulate the verbose writing of Madison and his ilk).
I found myself tuning out for some of the chapters. I can appreciate that woodworkers do good, valuable work, but I don't get quite as jazzed about discussing the literal tools of the trade as Nick Offerman does. For that reason, this book was a bit hit or miss. That said, it was a perfectly enjoyable book to listen to while on the road.
I found myself tuning out for some of the chapters. I can appreciate that woodworkers do good, valuable work, but I don't get quite as jazzed about discussing the literal tools of the trade as Nick Offerman does. For that reason, this book was a bit hit or miss. That said, it was a perfectly enjoyable book to listen to while on the road.