Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son’s First Year
by Anne Lamott
Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year by Anne Lamott holds a highly rated rating of 4.18 out of 5, based on 19.5K reader ratings. First published in 1993. The book spans 251 pages.
About Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year
The most honest, wildly enjoyable book written about motherhood is surely Anne Lamott's account of her son Sam's first year. A gifted writer and teacher, Lamott (Crooked Little Heart) is a single mother and ex-alcoholic with a pleasingly warped social circle and a remarkably tolerant religion to lean on. She responds to the changes, exhaustion, and love Sam brings with aplomb or outright insanity. The book rocks from hilarious to unbearably poignant when Sam's burgeoning life is played out against a very close friend's illness. No saccharine paean to becoming a parent, this touches on the rage and befuddlement that dog sweeter emotions during this sea change in one's life.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Anne Lamott |
| Published | 1993 |
| Pages | 251 |
| Kindle Price | $13.99 |
| Genres | Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 4.18 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,466 |
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What genre is Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year?
Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year is categorized as Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year worth reading?
Based on 19.5K reader ratings, Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year has an average score of 4.18 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year?
Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year has 251 pages.
Who wrote Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year?
Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year was written by Anne Lamott. It was first published in 1993.
What is the ISBN for Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year?
The ISBN-13 for Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year is 9781400079090.0.
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Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year is available on Kindle for $13.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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