Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith
Book Review: Growing On Me
Summary: 4 Stars
After reading the prologue and a few of the essays I understand why so many women in their 50s seem to just love Anne Lamott. She is one of them. I'm nearly finished with this book and have grown to appreciate her. She has a very easy going style, fluid and clear. i suppose I don't entirely relate to her because she talks quite a bit about her sordid past of being an alcoholic and drug user. It takes me aback and I can't relate except as one might to a friend whose own destructive behaviors make me uncomfortable and sad for the loss of healthy life.
But as I'm reading, I'm engaged by her style and find she's becoming a friend whose history drags into stories that define who she is.
Book Review: Good but not up to previous books....
Summary: 3 Stars
I still love Anne Lamott but I must say I felt disappointed and frustrated by this, her latest book. I expect Anne to be unconventional, surprising, and even borderline irreverent (at least by strict conventional standards) but I wasn't prepared to be shocked by one essay in particular. Perhaps the fact she can shock me speaks well of her writing.
Regardless, I did get a few smiles but no chuckles or laugh-out-louds as I have in the past. The overall depressed state of our country an...more I still love Anne Lamott but I must say I felt disappointed and frustrated by this, her latest book. I expect Anne to be unconventional, surprising, and even borderline irreverent (at least by strict conventional standards) but I wasn't prepared to be shocked by one essay in particular. Perhaps the fact she can shock me speaks well of her writing.
Regardless, I did get a few smiles but no chuckles or laugh-out-louds as I have in the past. The overall depressed state of our country and her deeply felt visceral response to it no doubt put a damper on the potential for laughter. I can certainly relate to that.
Worth reading if you are a die-hard Anne Lamott fan but not a good introduction to her if you've never read her before. Start with Bird by Bird or Traveling Mercies if you are new to her writing.
Book Review: An awesome book filled with sincerity, political thoughts and generous ideas.
Summary: 5 Stars
Anne Lamott has an easy manner that makes you feel like you're having a heated conversation with your best buddy sitting at the kitchen counter drinking coffee; her writing is honest, caring, and fun, even talking about grace and faith.
You will find this book to be a great read because it will make you look within yourself and think things through. I love writing that surprises me with simplicity and originality. "Grace (Eventually)" shows a softer side of Anne, a maturing and acceptance of the things she cannot change. She talks about her son, her dog, her mother, her church, her city, etc.
Lamott says things that will push a lot of buttons, for example thoughts on assisted suicide and abortion. She also talks about believing in Jesus and His teachings and His example of love and mercy. For those annoyed by the cultural environment, she gives a call to more understanding. For those who disagree with her, she also calls for grace by asking us to accept her as she is in all her authentic imperfection.
I recommend it with all my heart you won't ever forget this book or its author.
Book Review: divine laugh
Summary: 5 Stars
on taking a cruise and not getting the books on amazon on time ,in a bookstore in Boston Logan airport i pick up a book out of force.The thing is i hate being forced to do anything this time I'am glad i never thought i could laugh out loud(i'am from Boston).Thank you Ann.Book Review: Waste of Time
Summary: 1 Stars
I fell for the title and the cover art while browsing the $5 book table at Walgreen's. After slogging through the first part of the book, I realized the only thing this gal worships is herself. The book went into the trash.