What I get out of this review is that the author has come to an understanding that it feels good to work with your hands. And I agree. I like working with my ha

What I get out of this review is that the author has come to an understanding that it feels good to work with your hands. And I agree. I like working with my hands too. I've renovated my house, built a chicken coop and shed. I've built a stone patio and change the oil in my car. These things can be difficult and time consuming but very rewarding, and you certainly develop a respect for the skills it takes to do these things professionally. However, I would never choose to do these things as a full-time career. I like being a "knowledge worker" and manager and all of the challenges that it entails. I also enjoy the freedom it gives me to choose to do manual labor when I want to. I'm friends with a house painter, general contractor and two fisherman. The painter and fishermen have VERY demanding jobs and worry (now that they are in their 40's) about how long they can continue. These types of articles and books surface from time to time and they always seem to romanticize blue collar work. In my opinion blue collar work makes a great hobby but in real life it is hard and physically demanding work. I'll happily keep my desk-jockey status.