Woodworking Changed My Life: How Building With My Hands Rebuilt Everything Else

He picked up a saw. He didn’t expect it to rebuild his life.Jake Redwood wasn’t born handy. He didn’t grow up in a workshop. He had no clue what a miter joint was. But when life started feeling a little too quiet — too disconnected — he did something unexpected:He started building.Woodworking Changed My Life is not a how-to guide. It’s not about fancy tools or flawless technique. It’s the deeply honest, often humorous, and surprisingly emotional story of how one man went from frustrated and burned out… to grounded, creative, and whole — all with a few planks of wood and a cheap handsaw.Through 25 powerful, personal chapters, Jake shares:What woodworking taught him about failure, patience, and purposeHow building a table helped him reconnect with his familyWhy a crooked screw became his most meaningful “signature”And how shaping wood slowly reshaped him from the inside outWhether you’re a lifelong maker, a weekend hobbyist, or someone who’s simply searching for a place to breathe again — this book will speak to you.This is a book for the beginner.For the late bloomer.For the person who’s ready to start something real, even if it’s imperfect.Because you don’t need a full workshop to start building a better life.You just need a reason to begin.