I’ve been reading “Traveling Mercies” by Anne Lamott. After reading her book “Bird by Bird” I just became hooked on her writing style and her amazing ability to relate to people in such a funny way.

If I could write like anyone, I’d choose to be able to write like Anne Lamott. I want to read everything she’s written.

“Traveling Mercies” is about her past alcoholism and drug addiction, her family, her friends, and her spirituality and faith. She’s a born again Christian, although you’d never guess it if your associations with the phrase “born again Christian” are mostly negative ones. Her books are absolutely hilarious and very relatable, no matter who you are.

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