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vkaz's review against another edition
4.0
Short, sweet book in which Lamott dispenses wisdom in her funny, engaging way, on the subject of prayer. I love Lamott's down-to-earth sharing, and she does it here without as much freaking out as usual. The book seems especially accessible to those who don't have a religious background.
rasputina_99's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
amlibera's review against another edition
4.0
It's very short and like much of Anne Lamott's work, it comforted me, made me cry, comforted me again. It was the right book to read at a specific time.
heidihaverkamp's review against another edition
3.0
A quick read - a fun, great book to give as a gift. Even though I give it only three stars, there are still lines I think I'll be turning to for years, the kind Lamott is famous for. I loved the first two chapters, the second was good, and the third, fine. Although I often imagine that I already know what Lamott is going to say about things, she does say many powerful things so very well, even in her goofy conversational style. And even when she's a bit lost or sort of off, there are those gems of quotes and insights left here and there.
debandleo's review against another edition
2.0
I gave this book 2 stars because it didn't really inspire me. I was looking for something, I don't know what. But the only redeemable value to me was the quotes by other authors.
shirleytupperfreeman's review against another edition
Read this if you're looking for some short meditations or reflections on prayer or life. The three chapters describe Lamott's prayer life whittled down to the essentials of help (petition), thanks (gratitude) and wow (amazing!, seriously?) with a last little 'Amen' chapter thrown in. And there is always a good dose of humor in her writing. Here is quote from the Thanks chapter - "But grace can be the experience of a second wind, when even though what you want is clarity and resolution, what you get is stamina and poignancy and the strength to hang on. Through the most ordinary things, books, for instance, or a postcard, or eyes or hands, life is transformed."
sindri_inn_arsaeli's review against another edition
3.0
Confession, I heavily skimmed the last section because I got a little bored. I think this should have been a book that I sat down and read cover to cover, but I didn't. I was also reading a few other much more exciting books at the same time, and honestly, the title was all you really needed to know. It was a big drag to stretch out an idea that was so clear, it only needed the six word title, into about 30 pages per section.
In conclusion, the title is beautiful. The book was, meh.
In conclusion, the title is beautiful. The book was, meh.
megryanreally's review against another edition
5.0
Will definitely need to reread this little book filled with so much wisdom in every careful choice word regularly. Lamott delves into the simple yet profound posturing of yourself in this life in a constant cycle of asking for help vulnerable and honestly in whatever shameful trial you find yourself in or whatever simple triviality you are attentive to, experiencing gratitude in every aspect of life (what better reality to live than when both people in the relationship secretly think they won the jackpot), and experiencing “wow” or wonder consistently, being open to see it, as we are usually just blind or indifferent. My first experience with Lamott was timely and revelatory.
aheisel's review against another edition
4.0
Love this and Lamott. I always appreciate her candor and have felt her words to have a real resonance with my own experiences. This is a good read even if you care nothing about religion (another reason why i love her). Highly recommend.