Raw Materials: Collected Essays

by Matt Gemmell

A collection of personal essays about nostalgia, fear, humanity, memories, and the author's journey through life. These pieces have been read and enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people on the author's web site, and have been revised and updated especially for this collection. An exclusive new essay is also included, as well as notes for each one.

Genres: Nonfiction

91 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 21, 2014

Reviews

[Lloyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started reading Matt's essays on his blog, drawn there from some long-forgotten link from the world of tech and computers. I quickly discovered that there was more—much more—to this blogger... who eventually gave up being a software developer and well-regarded tech speaker to become a writer full-time. Much of the impetus for that audacious leap can be clearly seen in this collection of his essays. They are sensitive, nuanced, and above all, humane.

[Rob Warner · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading these essays. The mood is often melancholic in sort of the way Americans assume Scottish weather to be. Gemmell clearly spends much time in introspection, and a theme of separation from self to gain an honest self-appraisal runs throughout. Gemmell is honest, open, and intimate, and I look forward to reading more!

[Lauren Gemmell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the series of collected essays in this book.