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Bird by Bird

By Anne Lamott

Anne Lamott's timeless advice reveals how to overcome creative paralysis and life's overwhelm by embracing small, imperfect steps and deep, compassionate attention.

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“Anne Lamott's timeless advice reveals how to overcome creative paralysis and life's overwhelm by embracing small, imperfect steps and deep, compassionate attention.”

— Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird

What it is about

Creative process, overcoming overwhelm, writing, presence

Who it is for

If you've ever felt completely paralyzed by a big project or a daunting life change, this can help you find the courage to begin, and keep going, with gentle consistency.

The author

Anne Lamott, a celebrated novelist and essayist, draws on her own struggles and triumphs as a writer to offer a deeply empathetic and practical guide to the creative life.

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Anne Lamott

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