Stats
for my copy:
pdf review copy; pub. 2020
How
acquired:
Archangel Ink marketing and the author
(For
the Goodreads synopsis, scroll to the bottom of this post.)
My
thoughts: A
successful attorney who decides to shuck his law practice and go to
school to study auto mechanics? Intriguing. I've worked for many
attorneys over the past twenty-eight or so years. I currently work
for and with attorneys on a daily basis. I can't imagine any of the
attorneys I know or have known leaving their law practice to learn
how to work on cars. I'm not a car enthusiast (not that I don't love
my Kia, who I call Fiona). But the premise of the book sounded
interesting enough to accept a review copy when it was offered to me.
And
it was interesting. I learned more about cars than I ever thought I'd
want to know. Oh, there were technical sections that went over my
head or made my eyes glaze over, but more often I was a bit in awe at
how much there is to the inner workings of the automobile. What a
marvelous invention it was!
I
especially liked the anecdotes about the instructors and some of the
other students that were sprinkled throughout. The writing flows well
enough and leans a little towards stream of consciousness, as if the
author were chatting with you about his experiences. And along with
all the car knowledge, the author reveals a lot about himself on a
personal level. I'm just a few years younger than he, and I can't
even imagine leaving my job and going back to school. I admire Mr.
Ellis for his courage and his perseverance. And after reading the
epilogue I admired him even more.
I
would highly recommend this book to anyone considering enrolling in
the Automotive Technology Program at Universal Technical Institute.
The book would serve well as a primer for the school. Or for anyone
interested in learning a little more about what's under the hood of
their car.
Goodreads
synopsis: David
W. Ellis was a successful lawyer, but he was not happy. He wanted
something else. In particular, he wanted to learn to work on cars. So
in one big leap of faith, he quit his job and enrolled in technical
school.
The
other students, all of whom were decades younger than David, could
tell he was different―he had money. This contrasted heavily with
their own financial struggles as they studied to be auto techs. And
yet, they couldn't anticipate the enthusiasm with which David
pursued his passion for learning. David became a “bro” and found
kindred spirits among the 18- and 19-year-olds who were his
classmates.
David
brings you along for the ride as he relentlessly pursues a year of
technical school, sharing his experiences along the way.
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