Bird By Bird
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Why I Recommend Reading Bird by Bird
Imagine being able to really get inside of the head of a fantastic writer to see what makes them tick.
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott actually lets you do just that.
Whether you are new to writing or an old sage you will find this book an unforgettable read.
Anne takes you on a journey through her life as a writer while also giving away some of her best writing tips. She is humorous, thought provoking and inspiring. Her work is a pleasure to read and something you will find yourself going back to again, and again.
This is by far the best book on writing, and on life, that I have ever read. If you haven't read it yet, pick up a copy now. Trust me, you won't regret it.
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Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life
Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 05/30/2012)
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Is Bird by Bird the best book about writing?
Absolutely!
Tipi says:
Robin if its recommended by you, it has to be good!
SereneSea says:
If you say so, it must be worth reading. I liked the Title of the book - "Bird by bird" is quite a catchy phrase.
JaguarJulie says:
Hmmm, if you say it is the best, than I would have to think it's pretty wonderful and a must read going on my list.
CreativeArtist says:
My daughter enjoyes writing, passing this info along to her. Thank you.
BigGirlBlue says:
This is on my top twenty list of favorite books to read. Anne is inspirational.
No Way! And let me tell you why...
cdevries says:
ONE of the best, yes, without question. I'd pair it up with Stephen King's On Writing and E.M.Forster's Aspects of the Novel.
vallain says:
It's a great book but there are many that I think can take a place on the bookshelf next to it.
cjsysreform says:
Of Lamott's books, I liked Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith best. Bird by Bird was enjoyable but it didn't amaze me the way Traveling Mercies did. My favorite book about writing is Stephen King's On Writing.
cjsysreform says:
My favorite book about writing is Stephen King's On Writing. While I enjoyed Bird by Bird, I don't think it's Anne Lamott's best. Of all her books, Traveling Mercies is the one that really struck me as extraordinary. I've got a battered copy of it that I get out and re-read whenever my soul needs a lift.
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