A Note From the Editor


I'm not sure why I fell so hard for Anne's writing. In many ways, we could not have been more different. I spent my childhood sheltered in the folds of the conservative midwest, the daughter of a pastor; Anne spent hers exploring the coast of California, the daughter of a writer and a politically-left socialite.

Still, Lamott's transparency and humor gripped me. In fact, she became something of a literary mother, modeling for me how to hold onto grace and laughter as I wrote. (Reviewers even guessed she was an influence on my new memoir, Picking Dandelions: A Search for Eden Among Life's Weeds.)

I created this page as a resting point for Anne Lamott fans like myself; for people who need an Anne fix while waiting for her next book to be released (April 2010). I hope you enjoy your stay. And don't forget to bookmark us and come back soon!

Many blessings,
Sarah
http://www.sarahcunningham.org/

New Book Release: Imperfect Birds


Anne's new book, Imperfect Birds, is set to release Tuesday, April 6, 2010. This 288 page hardback novel will offer the third installment in the life of one of Anne’s most popular character, Rosie.
The brief outline below shows how Anne’s three books, Rosie, Crooked Little Heart and Imperfect Birds piece together Rosie's ongoing story.

Rosie, Originally Released by Viking Press (1983)
  • Character’s age: 5 years old
  • Other Characters: Elizabeth, Rosie’s mother; James, the man involved with her mother; and Rae, Elizabeth’s best friend 
  • Personality: Rosie is charming, fiercely independent, and funny.
  • Struggles: Her father has recently died and her unemployed mother is an alcoholic.


Crooked Little Heart, Originally Released by Pantheon Books (1997)
  • Character’s Age: 13 years old
  • Other Characters: Elizabeth, Rosie’s mother; Simone, Rosie’s model-esque friend and tennis partner; and Luther, a creepy character who watches her tennis matches
  • Struggles: Mother’s depression, body image compared to Simone, cheating in tennis, Simone’s eventual pregnancy.
  • Personality: Rosie is a determined perfectionist and budding-worrier.


Imperfect Birds, Riverhead, 2010
  • Character’s Age: 17
  • Other Characters: Elizabeth, her mother; and James, her stepfather
  • Struggles: The family’s move to Landsdale, lying to her family about drug and alcohol use.
  • Personality: Rosie is an intelligent hard-working athlete

Read about Rosie and Anne Lamott's other books here.

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Anne's New Book Makes the New York Times Best Seller List

Anne's name has graced best seller's list since 1993 when she released Operating Instructions, her "real life" manual of sorts on parenting an infant without strangling them. Between then and now, the New York Times' list has gotten pretty familiar with Anne, having to make room for her three novels, three spiritual memoirs and off-beat writing guide.

You can read about Anne's new title's inclusion on the New York Times' list here or check out NPR's list here.

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Anne Lamott: Impromptu Expert on Teens and Drugs?

As you may know by now, Anne's new book, Imperfect Birds, chronicles the teenage journey of Rosie--a character who has been drawing Anne's spotlight since Rosie, the book named after her.

The book follows a straight-A student who is secretly delving into drugs, which has added some new topics to Anne's usually funny and quirky public readings. Now, in addition to picking up writing tips and faith advice, parents want to know how Anne advises them to fight the substances that undergird their teenager's lives.

You can read an interview with Anne along these lines in the San Francisco Chronicle, check out this drug-related review at the New York Times, or read some of the ongoing discussion on the issue, which cites Anne's new book.

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VIDEO: Tavis Smiley Interviews Anne Lamott

Tavis Smiley did an interview with Anne...unfortunately at 12-something A.M.

If you happened to be in bed, you can check out the interview here.

April 2, 2010 Interview With Anne

Are you in Anne withdraw? Good news! KQED has made Anne's recent radio interview (April 2nd) available. Just visit their website to download or listen.

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Falls Church Fans Unite

If you live in the Falls Church area, we know where you'll be on Thursday, April 8th at 7:30 p.m. Yep. That's right. Anne is coming to your very own Borders to read and sign her new title, Imperfect Birds.

Go ahead. Tell your previous engagement you just can't make it.

(For more info, check out the "See Anne Live" link via the main menu.)

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The First Word On Imperfect Birds

The first reviews of Anne's upcoming book, Imperfect Birds, have hit the web. 

Click the links below to hear the media weigh in:


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