Whoever is present are the right people. Whenever it begins is the right time. Whatever happens is the only thing that could have happened. And when it’s over, it’s over.
‘ Anne Lamott (Photo credit: On Being)
Anne Lamott- one of my favorites. I’m a picky reader, and it’s rare for me to find someone who can keep my interest through every publication while simultaneously helping me realize things I never knew about myself, my children, or life in general. Anne Lamott is right up there with Toni Morrison and Maya Angelou in her ability to rock my world.
And while I can’t call Anne, Toni or Maya on the phone when I need advice or want to hang out, I’m lucky to have equally powerful women within reach in my life. The power of women to comfort, challenge, and change my world – I’m picky for a reason. Thank you, all, – you know who you are.
Who are the women you look up to? When they write, call or challenge you, do you listen?
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Lindsey
April 15, 2013Anne Lamott for sure is #1. I worship her, and have read each of her non-fiction books more than once. I’d also put Katrina Kenison, Dani Shapiro, Mary Oliver, and Annie Dillard in that camp. I find tremendous solace and startling bolts of understanding in all of their work.
Jennifer Wolfe
April 15, 2013I completely agree. I appreciate your other recommendations – I’m sure going to try the authors I’m less familiar with. I respect your opinion! Thanks for commenting today ~Jennifer
Sara
April 14, 2013I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately. I can’t imagine my life without my closest “soul friends” as I like to call them. Being married to a firefighter who is gone often, I’ve come to depend on them for advice & comfort over the years. I have not read any of Anne Lamott’s work. I look forward to discovering her writing as I’m a big fan of Maya’s…. xo
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Jennifer Wolfe
April 14, 2013Oh Sara, you MUST read Anne Lamott’s books…Traveling Mercies, Operating Instructions, Grace (Eventually)…those are my favorites. Treat yourself to one today!
My Inner Chick
April 14, 2013~~I’ve read ALL of Annie’s non-fiction. I Love Her and consider her one of my rock stars ….along w/ Natalie Goldberg, Angelou, Plath, Sexton, Gluck, Woolf, & Nin.
PS. I’ve read Traveling Mercies 3 times and listened to it once! The first time I read it- I said aloud: “This is the kind of Christian I am!!”
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Jennifer Wolfe
April 14, 2013Just one more thing to love about you…Anne is one of my all time favorites. Traveling Mercies…exquisite. Thanks for commenting!
My Inner Chick
April 15, 2013Just ordered Annie’s new book for my Kindle. We are traveling to London next week and I’ll be lovin Annie on the plane.
Xxx Happy Monday.
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Jennifer Wolfe
April 15, 2013Envious…on many fronts. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy…and blog about it, please!