Help Thanks Wow: The Three Essential Prayers in Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge

Feb 03, 2013 CrystalIsReading on StoryGraph rated it it was ok

Shelves: audio, psychology-self-help

I hate to give a generally well-written book a poor review, but Help, Thanks, Wow simply wasn't for me. I admire Lamott's openness about her own brokenness, although it does make any criticism I level feel like picking on her. I just can't relate to her. Not that we aren't all broken and struggling in some way. But she writes with such specific examples, so many references to literary works, works of art, and old movies, as well as cultural and personal experiences that I don't know, am not inte ...more

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Nov 19, 2012 lori light rated it it was amazing

Shelves: myfavorites

I love this book! Simple and perfect. So precious. Prayer has changed me and will continue to change me. I love this little book!

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Aug 20, 2017 Rae rated it it was amazing

Shelves: religiosity, 2017

Anne articulates in so many ways how I approach prayer in my life. I loved this book!

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Oct 04, 2012 gwen g rated it liked it

As a not-Christian-person, I've always been shocked at how relatable I find Lamott's religious writing. But she lost me a bit by the end of this book. I thought the introduction and "Help" were both absolutely wonderful, but "Thanks" and "Wow" petered out and I felt like I just didn't quite get them.

Still, Anne Lamott is always Anne Lamott, and I really appreciate that her honest, imperfect, beautiful voice is heard and valued in our world. ...more

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