“In this thoughtful and gorgeously illustrated book, Nina and Sonya Montenegro remind us what our grandmothers taught us: that mending is a radical exercise, both in its creative play and in its role in fighting consumerism and waste. For anyone who yearns to mend but needs helpful advice, this is the coziest book you’ll ever own.” —Lisa Congdon, artist and author

“The most zeitgeist-y craft titles are more than pattern books. They not only give instructions for knitting a sweater or stitching a quilt but also advise crafters on how to use up their stashes, repair what they already own, and embrace the care, time, and effort that go into acts of creation. [Mending Life] positions making things by hand as a path to a less consumerist, more centered, maybe even more spiritual existence.”         —Publishers Weekly

“This powerful book, full of care and gratitude, will inspire you to give new love and attention to the objects in your wardrobe. But it will also awaken you, challenging you to rethink your outlook on the world and your role in it.” —Anna Brones, author of Fika and Live Lagom

“It is so refreshing to read through this beautifully organized and illustrated book. It will inspire you to take the time to engage with your second skin in a manner that was almost lost to the tsunami of fast fashion. Regenerating your wardrobe with your own two hands is an act that gives the planet an opportunity to rest and repair itself." —Rebecca Burgess, founder of Fibershed and author of Fibershed and Harvesting Color

“This is a heartwarming tribute to generations before us as much as it is a practical and mindful toolkit for learning to repair our belongings. You’ll be well equipped to tackle any snag, hole, or frayed end. A patch we mend into our favorite jeans becomes a thoughtful story about what we value. This is a book to treasure.” —Andrea Marie Sanders, meditation teacher and artist