Bird By Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life
Ratings122
Average rating4.2
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Ratings122
Average rating4.2
Anne Lamott gives her perspective on the art and work of writing. The title comes from a family story when her brother had to complete a report on birds. He put it off until the last minute and was overwhelmed. Her father counseled him saying they would take it, "Bird by bird, buddy. Just take it bird by bird."
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Thrice I've read this now, discounting the dozens of other times I've gone back to it, opened a random page and breathed a sigh of relief.
This is as much a philosophical text as it is about writing. I know that I will go back to it again and again.
Exactly what it says on the tin: advice for writing and life in general. Will be coming back to this one for rereads and inspiration.
There's a reason it's a classic, if you're a writer you should read this.
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