Home Made Russia, Damon Murry, 2022

In Home Made Russia, Damon Murry documents the incredible inventiveness and human warmth of people making things work with limited resources. The book shows how people care for each other, make things beautiful together, and find creative solutions—sometimes simply “because I can.” It’s a deeply personal book that captures not just a printed museum but a printed feeling—something you must recommend to others, and when you feel that, you already know exactly who to recommend it to.

Top 3 Learnings:

1. Incredible inventiveness and human warmth. The book showcases the remarkable creativity people display when working with limited resources. Sometimes it’s simply “because I can”—and the drive to see things through to the end. There’s so much human warmth when you read it.

2. People care for each other and make things beautiful together. The book shows how people look after each other and create beautiful things together. You should also take more time—to do things together. More projects for/with family (projects like my father).

3. Inspiring humility. There’s inspiring humility in how people approach their work and lives. The book is deeply personal—not just a printed museum but a printed feeling. When you feel you must recommend it, you already know exactly who to recommend it to.

Why and when to read it:

Read this when you want to be inspired by human creativity, resourcefulness, and warmth. It’s especially valuable for makers, creators, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of people making things work together. The book provides a reminder of what’s possible with limited resources and the importance of community and collaboration, making it perfect for anyone feeling jaded or wanting to reconnect with the joy of making things.