Handcrafted

A Woodworker's Story

By: Clint Harp

Narrated by: Clint Harp

A moving and inspirational memoir from the beloved maverick carpenter on HGTV’s smash hit Fixer Upper that shows how to turn your hobbies and craft into a career and celebrates the power of meaningful work.

Now known to the countless fans of Fixer Upper as Chip and Joanna Gaines’s go-to table maker and acclaimed artisan, Clint Harp hasn’t always lived the DIY dream we see on the show. Ten years ago, he was dutifully working at a sales job that, while it provided security for his family, did nothing to help him achieve his unfulfilled dreams 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, quitting his job and setting out on the 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 could never 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 of all backgrounds. “From the floor of his first shop to the foundations of Habitat for Humanity houses, to building furniture for the world to see, Clint Harp is living a handcrafted life” (President Jimmy Carter).

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.