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Traveling Mercies
Some Thoughts on Faith
Book • 2024
In 'Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith', Anne Lamott recounts her personal and often humorous journey towards faith.
The book combines elements of spiritual study and memoir, as Lamott reflects on her troubled past, including her struggles with addiction, single motherhood, and the loss of loved ones.
She describes her gradual conversion to faith through her experiences with a small, interracial community church and the support of her friends.
The memoir is marked by Lamott's characteristic wit and frankness, as she explores the complexities of faith, grief, and human connection.
The book combines elements of spiritual study and memoir, as Lamott reflects on her troubled past, including her struggles with addiction, single motherhood, and the loss of loved ones.
She describes her gradual conversion to faith through her experiences with a small, interracial community church and the support of her friends.
The memoir is marked by Lamott's characteristic wit and frankness, as she explores the complexities of faith, grief, and human connection.
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Traveling Mercies: A Journey Through Faith and Forgiveness