Leah's review
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life
by Anne Lamott
Leah's review
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott
Leah's review
rating:
This book offered an interesting perspective on life and writing fiction. She was preaching to the converted, however; didn't really open my eyes to anything I wouldn't expect/already know. I happen to think jealousy is the ugliest human emotion. Kudos to her for shamelessly admitting to her shortcomings, but I honestly wanted to close the book during this chapter. I'm glad I toughed it out though because it was decent well-laid out writing advice, nonetheless. Can't hurt for beginners.
Lamott comes off as the kind of girl that talks a LOT, almost too much. She seems quite smug with her writing and tries to pass it off as humble. I don't fall for it, sorry. I'm almost inclined to say it was a mistake to reveal all her secrets. I'm not too fond of her self-proclaimed sense of humor... But I admire her ballsiness in teaching what she knows best.
Lamott comes off as the kind of girl that talks a LOT, almost too much. She seems quite smug with her writing and tries to pass it off as humble. I don't fall for it, sorry. I'm almost inclined to say it was a mistake to reveal all her secrets. I'm not too fond of her self-proclaimed sense of humor... But I admire her ballsiness in teaching what she knows best.
