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Bird by Bird
By Anne Lamott
Anne Lamott's timeless advice reveals how to overcome creative paralysis and life's overwhelm by embracing small, imperfect steps and deep, compassionate attention.
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What it is about
Creative process, overcoming overwhelm, writing, presence
Who it is for
If you've ever felt completely paralyzed by a big project or a daunting life change, this can help you find the courage to begin, and keep going, with gentle consistency.
The author
Anne Lamott, a celebrated novelist and essayist, draws on her own struggles and triumphs as a writer to offer a deeply empathetic and practical guide to the creative life.
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