Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith Audiobook

" I can only count this as 1/2 in my book total. I honestly can't take it anymore. I'm sure there is a message about faith in there somewhere, but Lamott can't seem to get off her soap box about every conservative politician she can name. I ended my pursuits on her thoughts on faith when she said something about trying to blame the rain on President Bush. She went to great lengths in a previous chapter to explain how she let go of her hatred of him, but I suspect she might want to revisit that again. Obviously, we don't have similar views on politics and I often enjoy hearing other perspectives, but not when it is done with such little respect and so much hate. Lets see if Lee Childs can entertain me with an exciting mystery. "

" This is the second time I've read this book, but the first time approaching it spiritually. Even better than I first thought. "

" Hmm, I expected to love this, as I had read other Anne Lamott stuff, but I'm thinking maybe it's her novels I should be reading? It was too much of her personal anxiety ticker tape for me; maybe I need to be a more gracious person to really enjoy this. "

" Pleasant enough read. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad and sometimes thought provoking. "

" Nice book to pick up any old time to any old page. A bunch of short stories taking place locally (Bay Area). "

" Grace Eventually was one of those books in which you connect with the author more than the story. I think this was partly b/c I chose to listen to this on audio and it was read by the author. I think I would describe this book as a seinfeld experience...a book about nothing. Not in a bad way though. It was a lot of ramblings about different true stories that were interesting. I didnt really feel an underlying theme though and Im not sure that they had anything to do with faith, in my opinion for what thats worth. I would read something else by this author to see what else she can do. "

" I really liked this book and the title is perfect. Would recommend it to all. "

" This is a book I really enjoyed- a reminder to be kind to myself, remember to eat and take quiet time. "

" Just lovely. . . . very, very human. "

" I swear, I love everything she writes. "

" Anne Lamott's irreverence is appealing and her no holier-than-thou approach to her faith is refreshing. If you've never read Lamott, do yourself a favor. Start with "Operating Instructions". For you would-be writers, don't miss Lamott's "Bird by Bird". "

" ugh, as it turns out, a person can only read so much of middle-aged, former alcoholic turned jesus freak A.L. in a decade. Loved operating instructions, have bought the book for every new mom I know, but the I just want to be loved/self deprecating anecdotal redemption routine is old. "

" A little heavy for me and I didn't relate to the author much, but it was definitely intersting! "

" She is very honest about where she lives but I get so aggravated with her political views that I have to put the book down and go back to it. I am very conservative in my views and it makes it difficult for me to understand some of her stands. I really am trying to show her grace though : ) "

" To give this book a fair chance, I will try it again sometime. I just couldn't get into this book at all, which generally isn't the case with her books. Oh well... "

" I always enjoy her voice and perspective, however this book felt a bit flat to me. "

" I love Lamott's style. Now I'm going back to the beginning and reading "Traveling Mercies." "

" Anything Anne Lamott writes is worth reading. "

" At times moderately insightful, at times quite mediocre. A couple of the essays were standouts, but I can't say it was wonderfully engaging. It was like having a cup of coffee (maybe at church social hour) with someone who is pleasant enough to be around, but not a close friend. "

" Just started this last night and laughed out loud through the first chapter. I love how this woman writes about life. I can wholly relate and feel so much better knowing we're all in this together and no one is perfect. "

" A little heavy for me and I didn't relate to the author much, but it was definitely intersting! "

" Love her writing style, just not some of the ideas. "

" Another wonderful Anne Lamott book that I finished just before Easter. She has become a new favorite. "

" Anne Lamott used to be one of my favorite authors. It's not that I don't like her now, it's just that she gets on my nerves more. She's ridiculously neurotic and I started getting annoyed with her the more I read. "