Concrete and Culture
Concrete and Culture by Robby Porter, published by Bar Nothing Books on July 4, 2021, is a collection of essays that reflects on the author’s diverse experiences and insights. Spanning 464 pages, this work combines humor and astuteness as Porter, a builder, solar-panel installer, and philosopher, shares what he has learned throughout his life. The essays explore various topics, including the joys of hands-on work, the complexities of marriage, and the pursuit of knowledge, all framed within the context of personal reflection.
Readers will find a blend of biography, philosophy, and self-help in this engaging collection. Porter draws inspiration from thinkers like Socrates and Henry David Thoreau, tackling subjects such as training oxen and the importance of examining one’s life. With a contemplative yet practical approach, Concrete and Culture invites readers to consider the elements that contribute to a fulfilling life, making it a thoughtful read for those interested in personal memoirs and literary essays.
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After a year of homeschooling prompted him to consider how much he actually knew and how he’d learned it, Robby Porter-builder, solar-panel-installer, ski-trail-groomer, woodworker, hydroelectric engineer, and philosopher-decided to write down everything he’d learned that he thought was worth knowing, and the result was this collection of essays both humorous and astute.
Porter, who believes in Socrates’ dictum “The unexamined life is not worth living,” combines the contemplative spirit of fellow New Englander Henry David Thoreau with the get-it-done spirit of a true Vermonter, and tackles subjects from training oxen to reading the classics, with forays into the joys of working with your hands, the struggles of maintaining a marriage, and trying to understand the how and why of it all.
Concrete and Culture is a warm, sometimes rambling but always insightful and entertaining read for anyone interested in pondering the ingredients of a well-lived life.
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