This book has something for all ages. No matter what path of life you find yourself walking, the sincere encouragement and life experience shared will have you back on stride and ready to create the future you are seeking. Even better, Adam shares his experiences for when life took him down a path he wasn’t pursuing. That’s something I think everyone can relate to.

The stories Adam shares are a combination of relatable and awe-inspiring. I have read this and listened to the audiobook so many times with so many people from different walks of life because I truly believe there is something for everyone in the pages within.

Thank you to Adam Savage, NetGalley, and Atria Books for giving me the chance to read this story and share my honest thoughts and opinions with others.

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I really enjoyed Adam Savage's perspective on the creative process and how he takes on projects. It doesn't read as a full bio but is still packed with personal views and interesting stories.

An enjoyable fast read about Savage's life and work, with an emphasis on working on deadlines and with others. Useful not just for makers but indeed for anybody trying to produce something under budget on time and with coworkers.

I received this as an ebook which made it hard to get into due to the pictures , diagrams and illustrations that just don't always translate well in ebook form. I now have a hardback copy that was purchased by my library checked out and I am enjoying the book immensely. My husband is reading it next.
Fascinating!!!!!

Like most people my age, I grew up watching Mythbusters. I lost track of the show for awhile, and I did not get back into Mr. Savage's work until his joining one of my favorite websites, Tested (dot) com. I began listening to his podcast, and I became reacquainted with his perspectives. He is an excellent role model for making and "nerd culture." This autobiography is a wonderful accompaniment for anyone who identifies with those groups. Highly recommended.

This is not an autobiography.

You will learn a bit about Adam's childhood and early life, a little bit about his early career, and hear a few stories about Mythbusters, but it is not an autobiography.

This is a book about being a Maker, and every story in it either illustrates his journey, points out a triumph he experienced, or demonstrates something he royally screwed up. And it's wonderful.

Adam Savage is enthusiastic about practically everything, and it comes through on every page. He loves to learn new things, he loves to apply that to new projects, and he loves to create things. I'd go so far to say he can't help creating things. It's who he is.

But that part can't really be taught, so instead he tells you about his process. How he comes up with ideas, how he plans, how he designs, how he builds, how he arranges his shop, how he manages his tools. And, because no one way is the only one, he also tells you how other people do things the exact opposite way from how he does, and that works, too.

Of course, along the way he also tells funny stories, talks about his various obsessions and praises the many talented creators he has met in his life.

If you like Adam Savage, or if you like creating things big or small, you will enjoy this book.

Every Tool's a Hammer is an insight into Adam Savage's mind and creative process. This is a telling of his life and hoe he got started in his career. I loved all the images put in the book along with all the life lessons he teaches you along the way. Many people who pick up this book will already be a fab of Adam and Mythbusters.

Excellent book on making of all kinds. You'll learn plenty about Savage's career as a maker as well as get plenty of advice on every aspect of making. The author makes objects and special effects primarily, so if you make something else (books, fiber art, paintings) the specifics won't always apply to you, but the approach and philosophy will.

It caused me to think about my work studio, my tools, and my approach to my work as a fiber artist and author.

Like many people, I loved watching Mythbusters not only for the busted myths but also to see what contraptions they built each week to test them.

Every Tool's a Hammer is an insight into Adam Savage's mind and creative process - one that I found fascinating as a maker myself. In fact, it was quite cathartic to be told by a professional maker of things that my thoughts, obsessions, projects, tests, and even failures are a good thing and that I should keep going. We all need that reassurance sometimes.

With advice that easily translates from making to living life, I think this is a fantastic book for creatives who can sometimes get lost in their own heads (me) as well as anyone who would like a glimpse into the world of making.

I loved Adam's voice in this novel but I'm sorry I cannot continue reading this novel. The paragraphs continue on and on without a sign of stopping. I love hearing Adam Savage talk, don't get me wrong. But, this format just made me go cross-eyed while reading on my kindle. I am rating this a four because I honestly am enjoying the book I just cannot continue reading it until I have the hard copy. Which I will be buying.