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Hard Laughter: A Novel
Anne Lamott
North Point Press, 1979
Lovely, Funny, Comforting... my favorite book ever.
I could not believe some of the negative reviews I read about this book. I normally never write reviews but I had to put in my two cents to counter the negativity. I do believe that this book is not for everyone, but for me, it resonates with such truth and clarity ...
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Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith
Anne Lamott
Riverhead Trade, 2008
News to me!
I had never even heard of this author, but somehow...on my bookshelf, there sat "Grace Eventually". I started reading it and found that I was able to relate and experience the author's wisdom and life experiences. I have never had a child, and I admire those who have a ...
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Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith
Anne Lamott
Anchor, 2000
Shocking but profound
In an e-mail exchange, a ministry colleague asked, "I have never read Anne Lamott. Do you recommend her?" I responded:
Knowing your heart for broken people and for Jesus, I can recommend "Traveling Mercies" to you without qualification. I have only about 16 feet ...
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Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year
Anne Lamott
Anchor, 2005
A must-have for new mothers
This book helped me survive my first-born. It was such a breath of fresh air, and Lamott was like my best friend, sharing the same experiences. I have read this book countless times - and laugh out loud each time. I always send this book to all my friends when they ...
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When You Eat at the Refrigerator, Pull Up a Chair
Geneen Roth, Anne Lamott
Hyperion, 1999
Best (non)diet book I've ever read!
I originally checked this book out of the library. I loved it so much I bought a copy and am reading it again. I also purchased two copies to give to good friends. This book may or may not help me to loose weight, however, it is so uplifting and encouraging it has ...
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All New People
Anne Lamott
Counterpoint, 1999
Anne Lamott is amazing!
I think that Anne Lamott is one of the most amazing writers of our time! I have read everything she has ever written, both fiction and non-fiction and have always eagerly awaited her next book! I only wish that Oprah would discover her and then the rest of the world ...
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Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith
Anne Lamott
Riverhead Hardcover, 2005
Finally Someone I Can Relate To!!!!
When I read this book, I felt like I could have written every word. Like Anne, I sometimes think that I make Christ drink himself to sleep at night. I wish she was my sister.
Anne writes for us Christians who aren't afraid to say in really expressive terms what we ...
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Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life
Anne Lamott
Anchor, 1995
Pep in your step!
This is a put a pep-in-your-step writing book. It's really a book with instructions on having a WRITING life. I'm still in the thick of it but I've never laughed so hard or felt so motivated by a book to write.
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Crooked Little Heart: A Novel
Anne Lamott
Anchor, 1998
"Crying withheld feels sometimes like dying..."
I really loved this book, mostly because I could empathize with Rosie's middle school angst and insecurites. But I also admire (and envy) Lamott's writing in general - she creates beautiful phrases such as "it was so hot that the only things moving outside were the ...
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Rosie
Anne Lamott
Penguin (Non-Classics), 1997
Rosie is yet another Ann Lamont jewel
I have long been a big fan of Ann Lamont since first reading Traveling Mercies. I shared that book with friends and they too have enjoyed them. Each time I look for her books another little treasure pops up that I didn't know about.
Ms. Lamont has drawn Rosie and ...
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What Would You Do If You Had No Fear? Living Your Dreams While Quakin' in Your Boots
Diane Conway
New World Library, 2004
Inspirational!
This book gives hope and inspiration to many who wish to change or break through a fear. I enjoyed every story and could in some way relate to them all. Ms. Conway has a refreshing and witty way of writing and look forward to her next book!! I recommend this as a gift ...
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Blue Shoe
Anne Lamott
Riverhead Trade, 2003
The Truth Shall Set Your Free But First It Will Make You Miserable
The S.F. Bay area's Anne Lamott is well known through her fiction (Joe Jones, Crooked Little Heart, All New People, etc.) and non-fiction (Bird by Bird, Traveling Mercies, Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith). Both adored and distrusted for her outspoken faith and her ...
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Mothers Who Think: Tales of Real-Life Parenthood
Camille Peri, Kate Moses
Villard, 1999
The only thing wrong with this book is its title!
I had heard about this book for years before I read it. What held me back was the title---I pictured this being a book about not just mothers who think, but mothers who think MORE THAN REGULAR MOTHERS---you know the kind of book. One with essays by mothers who think ...
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Joe Jones: A Novel
Anne Lamott
Shoemaker & Hoard, 2003
Imperfect world -
Anne Lamott captures imperfect people in our imperfect world beautifully in this novel. Readers who think Lamott has left them bereft of plot aren't paying attention. The title character's imperfections construct the plot for us. This books is about loving someone ...
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Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith
Anne Lamott
Pantheon Books, 1999
Our book group loved it!
Our book group at my Episcopal church read this together, and loved every moment of it - the way God led Anne Lamott gently throughout her crazy life with spiritual guides in the person of her friends' parents, music from a nearby church, people who popped up when she ...
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