Every Tool's a Hammer: Life Is What You Make It

Truth time, I don't make things like Adam Savage does. I have no interest in model or craft making at all. However, this is still a book that I think you should read even if you are not the crafty sort like me. Adam makes the point perfectly that creating does not mean just making models or suits for cosplay, it can mean creating anything, from music to writing, to even movies and TV. This alone makes for a good book with a positive message, but, thankfully, Savage has much more to teach us.

Savage makes the most of his experiences, as he tells different lessons he has learned while creating things, using various times in his life as a backdrop. From when he was a kid, first making models, to his time on his latest YouTube channel Tested, no time is seen as a waste when you can learn new things, a message I approve of.

He also gives advice on tools he likes, from common tools available in any hardware store to obscure machines you can only get through potentially sketchy deals on websites. All of this makes for an excellent read just based on this advice alone.

In fact, this can lead me to a negative of the book: some of his advice may be out of date now that it has been 5+ years since this book was published. This isn't really too bad, however, as that just encourages me to see his latest updates and tool reviews on his YouTube channel Tested. I highly encourage it, as there he can show his manic love of all things nerdy.

Still, this is one book that I loved, just for the narration alone. Normally, I am not a fan of authors reading their works, but here, he reads well, allowing his love of his subject to shine through. I highly recommend the audiobook.

All of this leads me to give this book a five out of five. Even if you do not ‘create' things like Savage does, I recommend you pick this up, as everyone can find something to learn from this book.