Manufacturing....a subject that I know very, very little about. Thanks to receiving an ARC of this book from NetGalley, I now feel that I know a little bit about it. Minshall covers the history of manufacturing, offers several examples of how things get made, and gives ideas on how to manufacture items in a more environmentally friendly manner. I found the book to be very interesting and informative. Well written and flows along in an understandable manner. I feel that I learned a great deal.

Thanks to Tim Minshall, Ecco, and NetGalley for access to the Advanced Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book provides an excellent high-level view of how things are made using examples we can all relate to, like a bicycle. For those who have never been into a factory, the book will provide an excellent overview of manufacturing but also shipping, logistics, demand planning, and other aspects of the process. The author does a great job making a complex topic easy to understand.

The last section of the book deals with changes needed in the global manufacturing infrastructure and how we make things to minimize and eliminate the manufacturing impact on the environment.

Well written, the book content is very accessible and engaging. The author has made this complex topic approachable and understandable for all of us. Recommended.

A fascinating eye opening book that connects you with how our everyday and more unique objects are made.So well written so informative will be recommending.#netgalley #ecco

This is a very informative book that is both optimistic without holding back punches. I highly recommend this book. Place it on your bookselve next to your Malcolm Gladwell volumes.

Thanks to NewGalley for this ARC.

I really liked this book! Minshall breaks down the way things are made in such away that it's understandable and connects the reader back with the objects they use. I found Minshall's writing engaging, and really fascinating. The objects chosen are unique and a blend between every day objects I use ever day and objects I have never once touched in my life.

If you've ever wondered about the inner workings of everyday objects, Tim Minshall's How Things Are Made is the book for you! This fascinating read takes you on a journey through the manufacturing processes of various items, from smartphones to sneakers. Minshall breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-understand explanations, making this an enjoyable and informative read for anyone curious about the world around them.