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Broke My Heart!! What WERE You Thinking, Anne? Yes, I sit here totally heartbroken this morning at having to give a Lamott book 2 pitiful little stars. I read the intro poem at the front of the book and was mesmerized, inspired and excited. I read "The Ham of God", the first essay and was in hog heaven (pun intended) and again, inspired and uplifted spiritually! But as the essays went on, I could barely see Anne's wonderful, quirky, irreverent, shining faith for her bitter, mean-spirited, totally out of place attacks on the "right wing" and the current administration. The book should more aptly be titled: "Plan B: Thoughts on My Bitter Political Views". I own every single book Anne has written and even went to great trouble and expense to find her early out of print books. I love them all, treasure them and keep them in a special place of honor in my home office. I have recommended her books to hundreds of friends and bought countless copies of "Bird by Bird" for gifts....but this one, I have to say, missed the mark entirely. It's misleading and most definitely NOT about faith. It comes across overall as the rantings of an aging, cynical woman with tiny glimpses of her fading faith. Anne, listen to your wise pastor Veronica and get back to your roots of forgiveness, compassion and love for your fellow man. Bitterness does not look good on you and is overshadowing your faith in your writing. I wish I'd spent the money I splurged on this book at Starbucks....at least I would have come away with a good taste in my mouth. I feel as if a good friend has betrayed me.... Don't buy this book if you're looking for the "old" Anne Lamott.