Word by Word Audiobook

" The inserted foul language and tone nearly caused me to abandon this early on. Ann, however, reminds me of someone I dearly love and the topic kept my attention. Holding onto the fishing line, I gleaned some valuable composites and felt the presence of my friend of so long ago. "

" I listened to this on cassette so much that the tape broke and I now need to replace it. "

" Purchased on my iPhone and plan to test this out during my daily one hour commute. I've listened to samples and I can say that her speaking voice is dull and nowhere near as engaging as her words, so I think it will be challenging to listen to. "

" This is actually a recording of a speaking engagement, not a true audio book. However, it provides additional bits of advice and encouragement for writers. "

" A terrfic listen for those who want to write but whose fear of being only a B+ isn't good enough holds them back. "

" This is an audio of a lecture given by Anne Lamott about writing. She tells a number of entertaining and (some) informational stories and provides some "point solutions" for writing. Her casual tone helped the story. Practice, practice, practice. I liked her Bird by Bird a bit better. "

" Audio book - I really wanted to hear what she sounds like! Her trademark humor comes through and also her unabashed realism about motherhood, writing, and life. It made me become a bit more alive/aware of my surroundings. She speaks well to the writer within me. "

" Totally honest, inspiring and encouraging. "

" Great information and pretty entertaining for nonfiction. "

" A terrfic listen for those who want to write but whose fear of being only a B+ isn't good enough holds them back. "

" This is actually a recording of a speaking engagement, not a true audio book. However, it provides additional bits of advice and encouragement for writers. "

" Purchased on my iPhone and plan to test this out during my daily one hour commute. I've listened to samples and I can say that her speaking voice is dull and nowhere near as engaging as her words, so I think it will be challenging to listen to. "

" This came across as more of a speaking engagement/ pep talk for a writing group. Anne Lamott is engaging and witty. She also comes across as down to earth and very real. As one who writes, I may revisit this one if I need a cheerleader. "

" Great information and pretty entertaining for nonfiction. "