Anne Lamott: Thoughts On Love, Sobriety, And Second Chances Mitchell Starc [sIiZ2dEKMDH]

In this episode of The Conversation, best-selling author Anne Lamott talks about her newest book, Somehow: Thoughts on Love, her ( relationship with her son and grandson, and connects with Amanda on her earlier work, Bird by Bird ( , which greatly impacted Amandas sobriety journey. Anne addresses moments from her past when she unintentionally hurt others and offers insights into navigating tough moments. Additionally, Anne shares the impact and influence of her spiritual beliefs and the significance of self-love throughout the healing process.

In This Episode:

Anne talks six flags about the gift of sobriety

Amanda talks about the hope the book Bird by Bird gave her

Anne discusses the context of her new book, Somehow: Thoughts on Love, released on April 9th, 2024

Anne describes her methods of connecting to her higher power and helpful sayings that relate to her sobriety mindset

Stories and personal life examples from Annes new book

Lessons Anne has learned from lifes mistakes

Thoughts on recovery and how the earth is forgiveness school

Key Takeaways:

Anne Lamotts journey includes making mistakes, writing, recovery, and self-love.

We have the opportunity to determine our own paths, lean into forgiveness, and move forward.

Biography: Anne Lamott is the author of twenty books, including the New York Times bestsellers Help, Thanks, Wow, Dusk, Night, Dawn, Traveling Mercies, and Bird by Bird, as well as seven novels. A recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and an inductee into the California Hall of Fame, she lives in Northern California with her family.

Resources:

Amazon - Purchase the Book - Somehow: Thoughts on Love (

Thoughts on Love Book and Tour (

Book Reporter - Website (

Anne Lamott on Instagram

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About This Podcast:

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