Bird by Bird

Bird by Bird

by Anne Lamott

12 mentors recommend this 239 pages

Anne Lamott gives her perspective on the art and work of writing. The title comes from a family story when her brother had to complete a report on birds. He put it off until the last minute and was overwhelmed. Her father counseled him saying they would take it, "Bird by bird, buddy. Just take it bird by bird."

ISBN: 9781501258954

🎯 Who Recommends This Book 12

Matt Haig

Matt Haig

Author

"“Bird by Bird,” by Anne Lamott, is my go-to gift or recommendation for anyone interested in writing, though it is as much a treatise on life as it is a creative-writing primer."

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Mark Bittman

Mark Bittman

Food & Cooking

"A really great writing book and it’s a good read."

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Susan Cain

Susan Cain

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"I love Bird by Bird. Such a good book."

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Daniel Pink

Daniel Pink

Author

"One of the greatest things ever."

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Matt Mullenweg

Matt Mullenweg

Technology

"I love reading about writers and the process of writing."

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Mike Birbiglia

Mike Birbiglia

Comedy

"I reference @ANNELAMOTT's "Bird By Bird" a lot (rec'd by @GaryGulman on his episode) and I also recommend @marykarrlit's book "Art of Memoir" which I find completely inspiring. #WorkingItOut"

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Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday

Philosophy & Religion

"Ostensibly about the art of writing, but really it too is about life and how to tackle the problems, temptations and opportunities life throws at us."

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Harlan Coben

Harlan Coben

Author

"Today’s reading suggestions: Writing guides that are also entertaining and enlightening and fun and poignant and no matter what you do, you will relate. BIRD BY BIRD by @ANNELAMOTT (I’ve re-read this wonderful book more than any other) ON WRITING by @StephenKing #StayHome"

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Ramit Sethi

Ramit Sethi

Finance & Investing

"Ramit Sethi mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."

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