Leo T. reviewed How to Back Up a Trailer... and 101 other things every Real Guy should know on + 1775 more book reviews
Clear and straightforward advice on how to best accomplish small tasks encountered in daily living. For example, from an entry on sharpening knives: "The most dangerous knives are those with dull blades. That's because people tend to app[ly excessive force trying to cut through something with a dull blade causing the knife to slip." Mr. Anderson goes on to explain how to sharpen lawnmower blades.
Readers are encouraged to step up their game, for example, by installing an electric outlet or switch, throwing breaking baseballs, and changing a serpentine belt. The social issues include green etiquette, shotgunning a beer, and playing blackjack.
The topics are treated in an entertaining way, but I for one was not interested in reading the entire book, although I enjoyed those pages I chose to read. Only so many topics can be covered; for example, there is nothing about carving a turkey, something that one might be called upon to do only once a year.
Readers are encouraged to step up their game, for example, by installing an electric outlet or switch, throwing breaking baseballs, and changing a serpentine belt. The social issues include green etiquette, shotgunning a beer, and playing blackjack.
The topics are treated in an entertaining way, but I for one was not interested in reading the entire book, although I enjoyed those pages I chose to read. Only so many topics can be covered; for example, there is nothing about carving a turkey, something that one might be called upon to do only once a year.
