Reddit reviews A Carpenter's Life as Told by Houses

In addition to his technical writing Larry wrote a memoir shortly before his passing.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1600854028/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2

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I found it to be a good read.

I just picked up his book A Carpenter's Life. https://www.amazon.com/Carpenters-Life-Told-Houses/dp/1600854028 .
His thoughts and views about the world and his experiences in life make him even more endearing.

I agree, he was a kind person too, very well spoken and well thought out. I posted an article above from the NYT when he passed away. I just bought his [book] (https://www.amazon.com/Carpenters-Life-Told-Houses/dp/1600854028).

I learned about Larry Hahn via a post like this. He wrote an excellent book named "A Carpenter's Life Told By Houses."

You're right, there is no one right way to do anything.

All I'm going off of is your first comment about your dad being disappointed in you for buying a book. And my point was that it was the most basic of starting points.

With an example of hammering a nail, the book would tell you how to grip the hammer, how to hold the nail, where to place the nail on the material, maybe offer a tip of blunting the tip of the nail to prevent splitting, the mechanics of the swing, and the steps to start and complete the process.

Of course it's up to you to do it and figure out what works for you and how to get better at it. Same thing for someone offering tips and help.

In the end though, a book is a respectable place to get that foundation of knowledge and it's nothing to be ashamed of.

Oh, and Larry Haun also wrote an autobiography, too. https://www.amazon.com/Carpenters-Life-Told-Houses/dp/1600854028