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At Knit's End
- Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much
- Narrated by: Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
- Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins
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Summary
Like golfing, fishing, and gardening, knitting is an obsession. It's an activity fraught with guilt, frustration, over-optimism, sly deception, and compulsion, along with passionate moments of creative enlightenment - not to mention heaps of yarn you really think you'll knit someday. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee totally understands. In this hilarious collection of tangled reflections, she offers ample reassurance for anyone who has ever wondered, "Am I alone in my mania?"
Casting off with some of her favorite quotations, she muses on why it's impossible to knit too much, how many calories knitting burns (about 90 an hour, not counting the extra for retrieving your ball of yarn from under the couch), and when it's alright to stalk a man in the grocery store (not because he's good-looking, but because he's wearing an Aran sweater you want to know how to knit).
The first step toward recovery is getting help - and having a good laugh at your compulsion. At Knit's End is a wicked and wickedly funny fix for any knitter.
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- LillyBee
- 16-03-23
A funny note to those who belong.
I listened to this on my headphones and the other members of my family said “ Why is she making that maniacal laughter ?“. Need I say more.
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- Chrissie Ann
- 31-01-18
So true!
I loved this book. it's premise is wonderful. So very funny and so very true to life.
I recognised myself in many instances.
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- Joanne
- 17-04-17
A bit irritating
Identified with many of the anecdotes but why did the narrator laugh - that's my job.
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- Hannah
- 07-09-22
Probably a better physical book than audio
I wouldn't have bought this book if I realised it was a series of short (very short) excerpts, mantras and quotes. I can't return it. Narrator is good and I have enjoyed other books by this author.
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- Katie
- 27-12-12
A light laugh for knitters everywhere
I'm rather a knitter, and Ioved this little book. It's quite funny, and if you're anything like me, you'll be recognising yourself in it! I haven't quite got to the stage where I take my knitting with me to weddings, but to be honest I'm really not that far off. For knitters everywhere, this is a lovely little listen - you can even knit and listen at the same time! Enjoy.
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- ruth smith
- 09-09-24
The voice
Absolutely knew exactly what it was all about. Recognised myself in so many of the stories. Laughed out loud at times and have recommended it to members of Knitter Natter Noo. A wonderful, inspiring listen.
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- Eva
- 15-03-12
what a waste
I am sorry, but after reading so many "great book" reviews I had to add mine...
This is real bad book. I mean super bad. I only listened till the end as I was too far from my PC to switch it off and was making French butter cream and had to keep on stirring. What a suffering inflicted! I didn't find it funny, I didn't find it entertaining and I am a knitter. It was waste of time, money and attention. Believe me, get yourself a good crime novel instead, much better for knitting, spinning and cooking.
Eva
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- Natalia
- 01-01-14
Not quite right for audio
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
The book is obviously written in short 'chunks' which doesn't work as an audiobook - it is too bitsy and has no flow and doesn't work well as a listening experience.
What was most disappointing about Stephanie Pearl-McPhee’s story?
I have previously liked listening to Pearl-McPhee's books in audio format, so it is a disappointment this one is not good to listen to
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