Working With The Hands : Kessinger Publishing : 9781104568542 : 1104568543 : 10 May 2009 : Working With The Hands is a book written by Booker T. Washington, which serves as a sequel to his autobiography, Up From Slavery. The book chronicles the author's experiences in industrial training at Tuskegee Institute, where he served as the founder and principal. Washington's aim in writing this book was to inspire and encourage African Americans to embrace industrial education and to use their hands to improve their lives and communities.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the importance of industrial education and the benefits it can bring to individuals and communities. Washington argues that learning practical skills and trades is essential for economic and social advancement, and he shares his own experiences of teaching and training students at Tuskegee.The second part of the book is a collection of essays and speeches that Washington delivered on various occasi