Almost Everything

Notes on Hope
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Almost Everything by Anne Lamott is a reflective and hopeful collection of essays. Lamott delves into the complexities of life, offering wisdom and humour about finding hope and resilience amidst confusion and chaos. Through her insightful narrative, she encourages readers to cherish the little things while striving for clarity and faith in an uncertain world.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a blend of humour, wisdom, and heartfelt insights into navigating life's challenges. It can appeal to readers seeking comfort and perspective on how to find moments of grace and hope amidst the complexities of everyday life.

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Almost Everything

This New York Times bestseller teaches us to rediscover hope in a world which seems dark and uncertain

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Despair and uncertainty surround us: in the news, in our families, and in ourselves. But even when life is at its bleakest, Anne Lamott shows how we can rediscover the hope and wisdom that are buried within us and that can make life sweeter than we ever imagined.

Divided into short chapters that explore life's essential truths, Almost Everything pinpoints these moments of insight and, with warmth and humour, offers a path forward.

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Almost Everything by Anne Lamott is praised for its insightful and comforting exploration of life's imperfections and the hope found within them. Reviewers appreciate Lamott's ability to describe challenging moments with profound clarity and warmth, making readers feel as if they're conversing with a wise friend. Her work blends memoir, self-help, and gentle encouragement, drawing comparisons to C.S. Lewis with its blend of spirituality and optimism in a tumultuous world.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786898531

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 November 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 147g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Anne Lamott is the New York Times bestselling author of a number of non-fiction books, including Help, Thanks, Wow; Small Victories; Stitches and Bird by Bird. She is also the author of several novels, including Imperfect Birds and Rosie. A past recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and an inductee to the California Hall of Fame, she lives in Northern California.

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