20 Short Quotes by Award Winning Author, Anne Lamott

Anne Lamott is known for her honesty, humor, and candid writing style. She writes about a wide range of topics, including faith, family, writing, and social justice issues. She often injects her personal anecdotes and reflections on her own life experiences into her works. 

On a personal level, Lamott is also known for her activism and commitment to social justice. She is known to be a compassionate and empathetic person and is often described as down-to-earth and relatable. In her writing and public appearances, Lamott is known for her wit and her ability to connect with her readers and audience.

Some of her most well-known and highly regarded works include:

1. "Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life" 
   This book is a classic guide to writing and is popular among both aspiring and established writers. It offers practical advice on how to write and also explores the emotional and psychological aspects of the writing process.
2. "Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith" 
   This is a memoir that explores Lamott's journey of faith and how it has shaped her life. It is a poignant and personal look at the role of religion and spirituality in one's life.
3. "Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith" 
   This book is a collection of essays that explore the theme of grace and how it can transform our lives. Lamott writes about her own experiences with grace and how it has helped her navigate difficult times.
4. "Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year" 
   This is a memoir that chronicles Lamott's experience of becoming a single mother and raising her son. It is a raw and honest look at the challenges and joys of parenting.
5. "Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers" 
   This book is a guide to prayer and spirituality and explores the power of three simple prayers: "Help," "Thanks," and "Wow." It is a short and easy read that offers a fresh perspective on faith and spirituality.

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Quotes by Anne Lamott

• I hate the summer.
• It's a great time to be alive.
• Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor.
• Pay attention to the beauty surrounding you.
• I accidentally forgot to graduate from college.
• I read the same amount of nonfiction and fiction.
• The American way is to not need help, but to help.
• I went to church with my grandparents sometimes and I loved it.
• I don't want something special. I want something beautifully plain.
• If the present is really all we have, then the present lasts forever.
• I was the angriest daughter on earth, and also, one of the most devoted.
• The reason I never give up hope is because everything is so basically hopeless.
• I write because writing is the gift God has given me to help people in the world.
• No one can appropriate God, goodness, the Bible or Jesus. It just seems that way.
• I've heard that our greatest cross to carry is ourselves - how gravely we fall short.
• I would seriously rather be in a long line at the DMV than eat with people I don't know.
• I have a very dark sense of humor. I swear. I have a very playful relationship with Jesus.
• The whistle is always waiting to be blown, and in some ways, it gets me to do better work.
• I've known for years that resentments don't hurt the person we resent, but they do hurt us.
• I like to read away as much of the afternoon as possible, until real life rears its ugly head.