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funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
Lamott has an incredibly distinct voice: neurotic, self-deprecating, wry, a penchant for understatement, and full of reluctant forgiveness. You’ll either fall for it or hate it. I’m in the former category.
I thought this was funny, moving, full of resentment and yet still kind. Lamott is imminently relatable in her battles with self, what to do when there’s nothing to do, and trying to be kinder. The chapter on death and dying made me cry—twice.
However, there’s a lot about faith and spirituality, which isn’t my cup of tea, and did begin to grate on me, especially in the chapter about her friend battling addiction and suicide. (Content warnings apply.) Likewise, she has a tendency to use the universal “we” when clearly talking about her own particular experiences, which doesn’t work. In other areas that are more universal, this “we” didn’t bother me.
Overall, I enjoyed this. I don’t think it’s perfect or for everyone, but I got what I needed out of it.
I thought this was funny, moving, full of resentment and yet still kind. Lamott is imminently relatable in her battles with self, what to do when there’s nothing to do, and trying to be kinder. The chapter on death and dying made me cry—twice.
However, there’s a lot about faith and spirituality, which isn’t my cup of tea, and did begin to grate on me, especially in the chapter about her friend battling addiction and suicide. (Content warnings apply.) Likewise, she has a tendency to use the universal “we” when clearly talking about her own particular experiences, which doesn’t work. In other areas that are more universal, this “we” didn’t bother me.
Overall, I enjoyed this. I don’t think it’s perfect or for everyone, but I got what I needed out of it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Terminal illness, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Grief, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Minor: Mass/school shootings and War
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