Anne Lamott

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No time to cry wolf No time to cry wolf
It's right to be afraid of Sarah Palin and the outcome of the election. But still, we have to have faith.
What's missing from this election? Molly Ivins What's missing from this election? Molly Ivins
The late buckaroo populist and freedom fighter would have had a ball with the insanity of this current news cycle.
A call to arms A call to arms
How to handle the fury brought on by this election? Register voters, hit the streets, pray. Stop talking about her. Talk about Obama.
Anne Lamott's amazing grace Anne Lamott's amazing grace
The former Salon columnist talks straight about being attacked by readers, why she's not crazy about Hillary, her wonderful week with Molly Ivins, and what a drag it is getting old.
My son, the stranger My son, the stranger
The sweet boy I raised is gone, replaced by a sullen, scornful teenager. It may be a phase, but it's breaking my heart.
Let's have a revolution! Does July 14 work for you? Let's have a revolution! Does July 14 work for you?
Leave your cellphone, bring some fruit, and protest -- with kindness -- what has happened to our country.
Anne Lamott on the rights of the born Anne Lamott on the rights of the born
The novelist and memoirist tells off a roomful of Catholics about abortion.
The carpet guy The carpet guy
He made me angrier than I'd been in years. He lied to my face and cheated me. But my rage took me into a dark place.
What she gave What she gave
It wasn't until the fourth year after her death that I truly understood the gifts my mother -- a mess like all of us -- had left me.
God doesn't take sides God doesn't take sides
How do I reconcile my faith with that of the spiritual hysterics in the White House? Easy. I don't even try.
Diamond heart Diamond heart
In an exclusive excerpt from her new book, "Plan B," Anne Lamott writes about the difficulty and beauty of mothering a teenager.
Teddy and me
At a fundraiser in Oakland, I thanked Sen. Kennedy for all of his good work. Then he looked into my eyes and promised we were going to win.
How we will win
On Election Day 1972 I truly believed that if we could get out the vote, McGovern would win. I believe the same thing this year. But now we really have a chance.
Paths of eventual glory
Sometimes our worst nightmares, personal and political, turn out to just be complicated stories still in progress.
The Dark Side Rising Diet: Week 2
It's harvest time. So instead of thinking about the looming election, look through seed catalogs. Because not even George W. Bush can kill the daffodils.
The Dark Side Rising Diet
Follow these four simple rules, and I promise, the hopelessness and gloom you've been feeling for the past week will start to subside.
'Joice to the world 'Joice to the world
On a visit to San Quentin, I learned that no one is beyond the reach of divine love -- despite society's way of stating the opposite.
Advent 2003 Advent 2003
On Thanksgiving, my quirky, tender family got over our discomfort and came together so that Sam could meet his half-brother, and therefore come to know a bit more about who he is.
Reading, writing, resistance Reading, writing, resistance
Conquering small challenges, like programming the VCR, can lead to small miracles, restoration and taking our country back from the infidels.
This dog's life This dog's life
Having a good pet is the closest some of us ever come to knowing the direct love of a mother, or God.
Letter to a pregnant friend Letter to a pregnant friend
What advice do I have for new parents? Assemble a pit crew, don't expect to take showers, and beware of noxious orange poop.
Digging for grace Digging for grace
Even though Schwarzenegger -- with his groping and weenie issues -- is the new governor of California, I haven't felt this hopeful in a long time.
Loving Bush: Day 2 Loving Bush: Day 2
Even though I'm addicted to hating the president, I'm trying to forgive him -- as Jesus would. It's not easy.
"Joe Jones"
An excerpt from Anne Lamott's recently re-released novel about a rundown riverfront cafe and the funny, broken people who congregate there.
Dust jacket Dust jacket
I once published a novel that totally flopped. Now, 18 years later and sober, I've given it a haircut, scrubbed its face, and decided to reissue it.
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