Comments on: Bird by Bird

By: Annie

Annie — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:30:43 +0000

I love Annie Lamott! “Operating Instructions” is probably my favorite but I’ve enjoyed all the ones I’ve read. I just recently watched a documentary about her….same title as the book, “Bird by Bird.” She is hilarious in person too!

Great review – now I need to read this one.
.-= Annie´s last blog ..Sunday Small Bites: Goat Cheese =-.

By: Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness)

Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:19:17 +0000

This is one of my favorite, favorite books. I pick it up when I’m struggling with writing and it always manages to make me feel a little better. Anne Lamotte is lovely. Thanks for pointing to the Rabbi Hillel quote — that one is awesome.
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By: Jenners

Jenners — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:34:37 +0000

I love this book! It is one of the three writing books I’ve kept and hung on to and reread every few years. I think Anne Lamott’s non-fiction books are great … but i didn’t really care for her fiction books. Not sure what that says!
.-= Jenners´s last blog ..My Favorite Reads: Nelson DeMille Books Featuring John Corey =-.

By: Dreamybee

Dreamybee — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:24:18 +0000

I haven't read this one yet, but I will have to pick it up one of these days. I love Anne Lamott! I really enjoyed Traveling Mercies and Grace (Eventually). She seems to be one of those writers that can easily transcend divisions, like writing a book on writing that non-writers can enjoy and books on faith that skeptics and believers alike can appreciate. .-= Dreamybee´s last blog ..What I'm Reading Now-The Sparrow =-.

By: Nymeth

Nymeth — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:02:29 +0000

I'm not an aspiring writer either, but I DO love getting a glimpse into the minds of writers. So this sounds like something I'd love. .-= Nymeth´s last blog ..The Bermudez Triangle by Maureen Johnson =-.

By: Andi

Andi — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:50:50 +0000

Best writing book ever! Thanks for all the great quotes. Nominated you for a blog award today. Check out my page for more info. Yeah! .-= Andi´s last blog ..The Best Thing About Moving =-.

By: Veens

Veens — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:20:26 +0000

Actually that made me laugh too!!!!! Maybe I didn’t get the right meaning but anyway i liked it – “Novels ought to have hope; at least, American novels ought to have hope. French novels son’t need to.” -p. 51

oh! And that 2nd one is perfect. I never really thought about it this way. By the way I like them all.

This is a great way to review this book. If I find it here, I will definitely give it a try!

By: claire

claire — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:48:46 +0000

I really loved this book, too! I approached it more as a guid to life instead of writing. Love Lamott's humour. This was my first foray into her works. .-= claire´s last blog ..The Bluest Eye =-.

By: Ali (worducopia)

Ali (worducopia) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:27:53 +0000

But, you are a writer. Didn't you know? .-= Ali (worducopia)´s last blog ..C.O.R.A. Diversity Roll Call: Blogs =-.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:01:49 +0000

Oh, this sounds perfect for book geeks! .-= Kathy´s last blog ..Literary Road Trip and Review: The Lonely Shadow =-.