Handcrafted

A Woodworker's Story

By: Clint Harp

Narrated by: Clint Harp

Clint Harp, maverick carpenter on HGTV’s smash hit Fixer Upper and the star of Wood Work on the DIY Network, presents his inspirational memoir that celebrates meaningful work, turning your craft into a career, and recognizing the importance of the journey itself.

While Clint Harp is now known as Chip and Joanna Gaines’s go-to table maker on Fixer Upper and a nationally acclaimed artisan, his life has not always been the DIY dream we see on the show. Ten years ago, he played the role of what he thought was a good husband, father, and provider, dutifully working at a sales job that came with a healthy paycheck. Yet he kept coming back to his unfilled dream of building furniture. With the support of his wife, the encouragement of a mentor, and a life full of lessons, he finally took the leap, quit his job, and set out on a quest to become a carpenter. Without formal training, financing, workspace, or customers, the Harps were quickly on the edge of financial collapse. Then Clint met Chip Gaines at a gas station - a chance encounter that marked the next chapter on a wild ride Clint and his wife, Kelly, wouldn’t have imagined possible.

Spanning Clint’s remarkable journey - from a childhood learning carpentry and hard work at his grandfather’s knee, through his struggles to balance pursuing his dreams with supporting his family, to his partnership with Chip and Joanna Gaines and the many adventures and misadventures of filming Fixer Upper - Handcrafted is part memoir and part manual for dreamers. Clint provides unvarnished, thoughtful reflections on a path that is possible for anyone bold enough to pursue it.

©2018 Clint Harp (P)2018 Simon & Schuster

Listen to this!!!

If you loved the realness of fixer upper, this is just as real. Clint you are definitely an inspiration and thanks for being so honest and sharing your story! I loved it!!!!

Traci

enjoyed this family story ... glad to know people do go for there dreams .

BETTER THAN I EXPECTED! INSPIRING AND MOTIVATING

It seemed to start off a bit slow but Clint's voice is easy to listen to and I just kept going. It's kind of a summary of his life up until now and the ups and downs he and his wife have had. I loved it and was inspired by their ability to just push through and work for something you want even if the odds seem against you. Thanks for a great book Clint. I look forward to seeing more of you and Kelly in the future!

Totally real and engaging

I liked how Clint and Kelly took chances, shared the good and bad and with faith and determination you can achieve. I recommend this book to anyone who is struggling with following their dreams.

loved it

I am very glad I purchased the book. very good. would recommend. love it was read by the author.

Down to earth

Very inspiring to know even famous people struggle day to day and got where they by working hard, sacrificing and having an amazing partner to make this journey with.

Love it!! ....and you will to. Please Reed

This book, the Magnolia Story, and Capital Gains !!! All three books have amazing stories that are simple and touch your heart and renew your faith and help you to know you’re going to be OK no matter what if you believe it. I highly recommend reading these books or listening to these books, or both! Buy a copy and highlighting what inspires you because they all three are amazing books and Clint,?Joanna, and Chip are a wonderful inspiration for the time that we live in today.

Inspiring!

looked for a true believer, go getter and risk taker...found it all here.
loved sharing it with my husband.

Enjoyed this, but a little disappointed

I really like Clint. His story is really interesting and fun to listen to. However, he seems to be saying that he thinks God doesn’t care about the details and what choices we make. We’re just supposed to follow our heart. But, when I read my bible I read that God not only cares about the details of our lives but He actually wants to be involved and part of all of it. All you have to do is read Psalms and the lives of Moses, David, Job, Peter or Paul to find God intimately involved in the smallest fear, longing, pain or indecision. That’s why Jesus said He was leaving so the Comforter could come. The Holy Spirit is intimately aware of every choice and cares which road we choose to take. I just wanted to interject that. In case anyone is searching. God sent His only Son, Jesus so we could have a personal relationship with God through our relationship with Jesus.

An Enjoyable Listen

Great story and even better storytelling!
Clint has a real talent for engaging the listener.