How to Build a Fire
Author: Bried, Erin
ISBN: 9780345525093
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 14 Dec 2010
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback / softback
From the author of I>How to Sew a Button/I> comes another charming back-to-basics handbook for life, focusing on what we could learn from our grandfathers, including everything from the basic (how to change a flat tire), to the sweet (how to make homemade ice cream), to the serious (how to be brave), to the celebratory (how to play the harmonica).BR>BR>b>Chock-full ofhow-to tips and sage advicefrom America's grandfathers, this is a handy guideto life/b>br>br> As members of the Greatest Generation, our grandfathers were not only defined by the Depression but also by their heroic service to the country in World War II. Courageous, responsible, and involved, they understand sacrifice, hard work, and how to do whatever is necessary to take care of their loved ones. They also know how to have a rollicking good time.br>br>Sensible, fun, and inspiring, i>How to Build a Fire /i>offers a rare glimpse into the hearts and minds of grandfathers near and far by sharing their practical skills and sweet stories on how to be stronger, smarter, richer, and happier. Inside are more than one hundred essential step-by-step tips for fixing, leading, prospering, playing, and hosting, including how tobr> br> . buck up and be brave in the face of adversitybr> . play hard and break in a baseball mittbr> . bait a hook and catch a big fish br> . look dapper and tie a perfect tie br> . get a raise and earn morebr> . write a love letter and ignite romancebr> . change a flat tire and save the day br> . stand up and give a sparkling toast br> . play the harmonica and make your own musicbr> br> Loaded with charming illustrations, good humor, and warm nostalgia, i>How to Build a Fire /i>is the perfect handbook for guys or gals of any age. The first of its kind, this collection of our grandfathers' hard-earned wisdom will help you build confidence and get back to what's really important in life.
ISBN: 9780345525093
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 14 Dec 2010
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback / softback
From the author of I>How to Sew a Button/I> comes another charming back-to-basics handbook for life, focusing on what we could learn from our grandfathers, including everything from the basic (how to change a flat tire), to the sweet (how to make homemade ice cream), to the serious (how to be brave), to the celebratory (how to play the harmonica).BR>BR>b>Chock-full ofhow-to tips and sage advicefrom America's grandfathers, this is a handy guideto life/b>br>br> As members of the Greatest Generation, our grandfathers were not only defined by the Depression but also by their heroic service to the country in World War II. Courageous, responsible, and involved, they understand sacrifice, hard work, and how to do whatever is necessary to take care of their loved ones. They also know how to have a rollicking good time.br>br>Sensible, fun, and inspiring, i>How to Build a Fire /i>offers a rare glimpse into the hearts and minds of grandfathers near and far by sharing their practical skills and sweet stories on how to be stronger, smarter, richer, and happier. Inside are more than one hundred essential step-by-step tips for fixing, leading, prospering, playing, and hosting, including how tobr> br> . buck up and be brave in the face of adversitybr> . play hard and break in a baseball mittbr> . bait a hook and catch a big fish br> . look dapper and tie a perfect tie br> . get a raise and earn morebr> . write a love letter and ignite romancebr> . change a flat tire and save the day br> . stand up and give a sparkling toast br> . play the harmonica and make your own musicbr> br> Loaded with charming illustrations, good humor, and warm nostalgia, i>How to Build a Fire /i>is the perfect handbook for guys or gals of any age. The first of its kind, this collection of our grandfathers' hard-earned wisdom will help you build confidence and get back to what's really important in life.
