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Bird by Bird: Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott

mygoodbitch's review against another edition

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challenging reflective medium-paced

3.25

roglows's review against another edition

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5.0

Made me glow inside.

virtualandrewr's review against another edition

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funny informative inspiring medium-paced

4.75

djbeyers75's review against another edition

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4.0

An excellent and straightforward book on writing.

votesforwomen's review against another edition

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5.0

One of the best books on writing books I've ever read. I'm in love. I feel like I can actually finish a WIP now. My vision is refocused, my editing process has never felt clearer, and my writing has become for ME first and foremost. (DEF PG-13)

boxcar's review against another edition

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funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.0

Good advice, and written with a very funny and truthful voice. Didn't feel preachy or anything, felt real. Like here's how I feel about writing and life, you can feel however the hell you want, but maybe my stuff will be helpful. 

Easy read, helpful. 

anaselma's review against another edition

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informative reflective medium-paced

3.75

swamp_witch's review against another edition

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dark funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective

5.0

jahuszar's review against another edition

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5.0

A must read book for writers. Funny, a little neurotic, and inspiring. This book puts the whole writing process and experience into perspective. Definitely recommended.

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5.0

My favorite writing book so far. It’s hilarious and irreverent (as expected from Anne). At the same time, it is brutally honest and encouraging. Having just watched Cool Runnings, I love that she dropped the tidbit in there about being enough even without recognition and accolades. Writing is so much about showing up even when you don’t feel like it. Thank you for this book!