Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith
by Anne Lamott
Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott holds a highly rated rating of 4.15 out of 5, based on 36.5K reader ratings. First published in 1999. The book spans 275 pages.
About Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith
Despite--or because of--her irreverence, faith is a natural subject for Anne Lamott. Since Operating Instructions and Bird by Bird, her fans have been waiting for her to write the book that explained how she came to the big-hearted, grateful, generous faith that she so often alluded to in her two earlier nonfiction books. The people in Anne Lamott's real life are like beloved characters in a favorite series for her readers: Her friend Pammy; her son, Sam; and the many funny and wise folks who attend her church are all familiar. And Traveling Mercies is a welcome return to those lives, as well as an introduction to new companions Lamott treats with the same candor, insight, and tenderness. Lamott's faith isn't about easy answers, which is part of what endears her to believers as well as nonbelievers. Against all odds, she came to believe in God, and then, even more miraculously, in herself. As she puts it, "My coming to faith did not start with a leap but rather a series of staggers." At once tough, personal, affectionate, wise, and very funny, Traveling Mercies tells in exuberant detail how Anne Lamott learned to shine the light of faith on the darkest part of ordinary life, exposing surprising pockets of meaning and hope.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Anne Lamott |
| Published | 1999 |
| Pages | 275 |
| Kindle Price | $13.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Religion & Spirituality, Religion & Spirituality, Christian |
| Average Rating | 4.15 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 36,466 |
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What genre is Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith?
Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Religion & Spirituality, Religion & Spirituality. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith worth reading?
Based on 36.5K reader ratings, Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith has an average score of 4.15 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith?
Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith has 275 pages.
Who wrote Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith?
Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith was written by Anne Lamott. It was first published in 1999.
What is the ISBN for Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith?
The ISBN-13 for Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith is 9780385496090.0.
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Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith is available on Kindle for $13.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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