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Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life

Written by Anne Lamott

Narrated by Susan Bennett

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A New York Times bestselling author of both fiction and nonfiction, Anne Lamott was also the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship. As much a guide to writing as an exploration of the emotional challenges of being a writer, Bird by Bird offers a candid and often humorous look at how to tackle these varied obstacles.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherRecorded Books Audio
Release dateJan 1, 2013
ISBN9781470361082
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Anne Lamott

Anne Lamott is an American novelist and non-fiction writer. She is also a progressive political activist, public speaker, and writing teacher. Lamott is based in Marin County, California. Her nonfiction works are largely autobiographical.

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