Total Page : 237
Publisher : Pantheon Books
Publication Date : 1994 05 05
>> A gift for a friend and she loves it
I bought this as a gift for a friend and she loves it Ann Lamott is a wonderful author and my friend says it is just what she is looking for to inspire her to write
>> Pieces of Gold
I loved loved LOVED this book Anne Lamott wrote this book as if she were teaching a writing class but that description only covers about half of what the book is about as the subtitle hints at with the word Life I would consider this book somewhat autobiographical in nature since Lamott uses her own life experiences to demonstrate how she writes The descriptions and metaphors were so vivid and on point that they had me at times laughing out loud in tears or having to put the book down just so I could contemplate what I had just read The tips that she gave regarding the writing process were things that any person could both understand and use whether or not he had any experience or formal education as a writer Her tips ranged from tell the truth and write about your childhood to find a partner and use index cards to record ideas She gives wonderful advice about the life of a writer such as if your life is not enough before publication then it won t be enough after publication
I know that I will read this book again and again gleaning her tips stories and metaphors like a prospector sifting for gold flecks I can t recommend this book enough for any would be writer or even any aficionado of the written word
>> A MUST read for aspiring writers
Anne s honesty carries us through honest laughter and tears Helping to break through myths misconceptions and other potential hurdle this is clearly a MUST read for those who aspire to write
