During the Covid lockdown, Peggy Orenstein, notable author and journalist, decided to knit a sweater from scratch—meaning she sheared the wool from the sheep, then washed, carded, spun, and dyed it. With no prior experience, she intended to simply appreciate each step and accept the results, whatever they might be. But during the process she learned many more things about herself and the human experience. As she sheared, spun, dyed, and knit, she reflected on personal loss, the environment, feminism, motherhood, and labor issues. Orenstein narrates her story with honesty and a dry wit. Listening to this inspired storyteller brings one right into the barn with her as she wrestles Martha the sheep into submission. The end result: a sweater of many colors. J.E.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine
“Orenstein is such a breezy, funny writer, it's easy to forget she's an important thinker too.”-People
In this lively, funny memoir, Peggy Orenstein*sets out to make a sweater from scratch-shearing, spinning, dyeing wool-and in the process discovers how we find our deepest selves through craft.*Orenstein spins a yarn that will appeal to everyone.**
The COVID pandemic propelled many people to change their lives in ways large and small. Some adopted puppies. Others*stress-baked. Peggy Orenstein, a lifelong knitter, went just a*little*further.*To keep herself engaged and cope with a series of seismic shifts in family life, she set out to make a garment from the ground up: learning to shear sheep, spin and dye yarn,*then knitting herself a sweater.
Orenstein hoped the project would help her process not just wool but her grief over the recent death of her mother and the decline of her dad, the impending departure of her college-bound daughter, and other thorny issues of aging as a*woman*in a culture that by turns ignores and disdains them. What she didn't expect was a journey into some of the major issues of our time: climate anxiety, racial justice, women's rights, the impact of technology, sustainability, and, ultimately, the meaning of home.
With her wry voice, sharp intelligence, and exuberant honesty, Orenstein shares her year-long journey as daughter, wife, mother, writer, and*maker-and teaches us all something about creativity and connection.*
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
Unraveling is a memoir that explores Peggy Orenstein's journey into the world of knitting as a way to cope with the pandemic and other personal struggles. Through her exploration of the cultural history of wool dying, carding, and spinning, she provides readers with a deeper understanding of the true meaning of creativity and the importance of pursuing hobbies. This book is a perfect gift for anyone looking for inspiration and insight into the power of DIY projects.
“Orenstein is such a breezy, funny writer, it's easy to forget she's an important thinker too.”-People
In this lively, funny memoir, Peggy Orenstein*sets out to make a sweater from scratch-shearing, spinning, dyeing wool-and in the process discovers how we find our deepest selves through craft.*Orenstein spins a yarn that will appeal to everyone.**
The COVID pandemic propelled many people to change their lives in ways large and small. Some adopted puppies. Others*stress-baked. Peggy Orenstein, a lifelong knitter, went just a*little*further.*To keep herself engaged and cope with a series of seismic shifts in family life, she set out to make a garment from the ground up: learning to shear sheep, spin and dye yarn,*then knitting herself a sweater.
Orenstein hoped the project would help her process not just wool but her grief over the recent death of her mother and the decline of her dad, the impending departure of her college-bound daughter, and other thorny issues of aging as a*woman*in a culture that by turns ignores and disdains them. What she didn't expect was a journey into some of the major issues of our time: climate anxiety, racial justice, women's rights, the impact of technology, sustainability, and, ultimately, the meaning of home.
With her wry voice, sharp intelligence, and exuberant honesty, Orenstein shares her year-long journey as daughter, wife, mother, writer, and*maker-and teaches us all something about creativity and connection.*
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
Unraveling is a memoir that explores Peggy Orenstein's journey into the world of knitting as a way to cope with the pandemic and other personal struggles. Through her exploration of the cultural history of wool dying, carding, and spinning, she provides readers with a deeper understanding of the true meaning of creativity and the importance of pursuing hobbies. This book is a perfect gift for anyone looking for inspiration and insight into the power of DIY projects.
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BN ID: | 2940175882279 |
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Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Publication date: | 01/24/2023 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Sales rank: | 1,052,498 |
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