A Bird on My Shoulder

A Bird on My Shoulder

Author: Lucy Palmer

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Published: 2016-07-01

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1743311532

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'What do you think are the gifts of cancer?' Even now, all these years later, when I recall the question, a sense of shock still resonates. I thought of Julian's gruelling treatment regime, about how all seven of his children were coping seeing him so unwell, so reduced. Then, in the silence that followed, like the first sprouting of a tiny plant, I began to think about all the good things that Julian and I had experienced because of his illness; amid the strain and fear we had shared precious moments of love and kindness that might not have otherwise happened. I began to cry. 'Perhaps you could think of Julian's cancer in another way,' the counsellor suggested. 'Maybe it's like a little bird on your shoulder that's reminding you how to live.' Over a decade ago, award-winning journalist Lucy Palmer lost her beloved husband Julian, leaving her alone to raise their three young children on a farm south of Sydney. This beautifully written memoir tells the story of how Lucy and Julian fell in love with each other and with Papua New Guinea, and traces their family's return to Australia to face the daunting challenges of Julian's journey with cancer. Looking back with both sadness and joy, Lucy's honest and thoughtful account of finding hope and meaning where none seemed to be, will move and inspire all who read it. A Bird on My Shoulder offers us new and surprising ways to think about love and death, about the worst that can happen and what it can mean.


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Download or read book A Bird on My Shoulder written by Lucy Palmer and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'What do you think are the gifts of cancer?' Even now, all these years later, when I recall the question, a sense of shock still resonates. I thought of Julian's gruelling treatment regime, about how all seven of his children were coping seeing him so unwell, so reduced. Then, in the silence that followed, like the first sprouting of a tiny plant, I began to think about all the good things that Julian and I had experienced because of his illness; amid the strain and fear we had shared precious moments of love and kindness that might not have otherwise happened. I began to cry. 'Perhaps you could think of Julian's cancer in another way,' the counsellor suggested. 'Maybe it's like a little bird on your shoulder that's reminding you how to live.' Over a decade ago, award-winning journalist Lucy Palmer lost her beloved husband Julian, leaving her alone to raise their three young children on a farm south of Sydney. This beautifully written memoir tells the story of how Lucy and Julian fell in love with each other and with Papua New Guinea, and traces their family's return to Australia to face the daunting challenges of Julian's journey with cancer. Looking back with both sadness and joy, Lucy's honest and thoughtful account of finding hope and meaning where none seemed to be, will move and inspire all who read it. A Bird on My Shoulder offers us new and surprising ways to think about love and death, about the worst that can happen and what it can mean.


The Little Bird on your Shoulder

The Little Bird on your Shoulder

Author: Katharine C. Giovanni

Publisher: NewRoad Publishing

Published: 2021-10-01

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 1931109222

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Ever walk into a room and it suddenly FEELS wrong? How about the person who had a feeling they should call their loved one, only to find out they passed away two hours after the call? Millions of people around the world hear their intuition in life-saving moments. What if you could tap into THAT? Everyone searches for answers. We have all reached that crossroad and wondered which road we should take. Which path leads to the most money? Health? Love? What if the answer to all these questions were right in front of you? In this life-changing book, Katharine Giovanni shows you how to hear that little bird on your shoulder. You know the one. It’s your inner voice, your intuition, your higher self. This book shows you how to use your intuition deliberately so you can really hear the answers. "This book is exactly what I needed to read at this point in my life. It gives practical tools to help you deal with & overcome your anger, bitterness, past trauma and finding joy. Most of us move through life just to survive. This book is helping me thrive, learn how to ask my angels to reveal answers in the way I can receive it and trust that little birdie, my gut, to lead the way. Thank you Katharine for an amazing book that I literally stopped what I was doing to answer the prompts and get on with the best of the rest of my life! " Precious L. Williams, CEO, Perfect Pitches By Precious, LLC "Katharine’s conversational tone throughout her story is so refreshing. I sat down and read the entire book in one sitting. This book gives you so many tips & suggestions on how to listen to your intuition, I wish I had read this book a few years ago! Her voice allows you to relate because you instantly feel like you know her & when she tells you “You Got This”, you believe her! She is honest about her own bumps on the road of life because we all have them. Thank you, Katharine for sharing your gift with the world. What an inspiration you are! If you want to start taking steps to guide your life in a new direction, read this book." – Jennifer M. Alemany, Author, Speaker, Mentor "I couldn’t put it down! Katharine's stories were fascinating, the tips were excellent, and the exercises were very helpful. Congratulations on writing and publishing a much-needed example and resource to help others trust and utilize their intuition more!" Sandy Geroux, M.S., award-winning and motivational leadership speaker, trainer and author "As a paranormal investigator and student of the metaphysical for over 20 years, the concepts of intuition, inner voice, etc. are something that I have struggled with and embraced, in equal measure. I believe strongly that we all have the ability to “intuit” when we take the time to listen. In this book, Katharine Giovanni uses stories from her own life experience to simply, and matter-of-factly, explain the concepts and implementation of the intuition that we all possess. This book is the treasure in a sea of elaborate and flowery prose related to this topic. Katharine’s stories support her points in a way that was, for me, a joy to read. I really enjoyed it. If you are curious about, or doubt, the guidance you receive, this is a must-read." Jeffery Sullivan, Director, Sixth Sense Paranormal Investigations, San Antonio, TX "One of the things that I love about Katharine's writing is her straightforward, easygoing approach. I feel like she’s talking to me as I’m reading the book. She combines her personal stories and wit to explain how we all can access our intuition. Rather than keeping this wisdom a mysterious secret, she shares exercises in the back of the book so we can DIY! She wants her readers to know how to help themselves by using intuition. I believe that everyone, even the skeptics, can gain value reading this book. I highly recommend it." Susan Fitzell, Consultant, Author, Trainer & Speaker,


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Download or read book The Little Bird on your Shoulder written by Katharine C. Giovanni and published by NewRoad Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever walk into a room and it suddenly FEELS wrong? How about the person who had a feeling they should call their loved one, only to find out they passed away two hours after the call? Millions of people around the world hear their intuition in life-saving moments. What if you could tap into THAT? Everyone searches for answers. We have all reached that crossroad and wondered which road we should take. Which path leads to the most money? Health? Love? What if the answer to all these questions were right in front of you? In this life-changing book, Katharine Giovanni shows you how to hear that little bird on your shoulder. You know the one. It’s your inner voice, your intuition, your higher self. This book shows you how to use your intuition deliberately so you can really hear the answers. "This book is exactly what I needed to read at this point in my life. It gives practical tools to help you deal with & overcome your anger, bitterness, past trauma and finding joy. Most of us move through life just to survive. This book is helping me thrive, learn how to ask my angels to reveal answers in the way I can receive it and trust that little birdie, my gut, to lead the way. Thank you Katharine for an amazing book that I literally stopped what I was doing to answer the prompts and get on with the best of the rest of my life! " Precious L. Williams, CEO, Perfect Pitches By Precious, LLC "Katharine’s conversational tone throughout her story is so refreshing. I sat down and read the entire book in one sitting. This book gives you so many tips & suggestions on how to listen to your intuition, I wish I had read this book a few years ago! Her voice allows you to relate because you instantly feel like you know her & when she tells you “You Got This”, you believe her! She is honest about her own bumps on the road of life because we all have them. Thank you, Katharine for sharing your gift with the world. What an inspiration you are! If you want to start taking steps to guide your life in a new direction, read this book." – Jennifer M. Alemany, Author, Speaker, Mentor "I couldn’t put it down! Katharine's stories were fascinating, the tips were excellent, and the exercises were very helpful. Congratulations on writing and publishing a much-needed example and resource to help others trust and utilize their intuition more!" Sandy Geroux, M.S., award-winning and motivational leadership speaker, trainer and author "As a paranormal investigator and student of the metaphysical for over 20 years, the concepts of intuition, inner voice, etc. are something that I have struggled with and embraced, in equal measure. I believe strongly that we all have the ability to “intuit” when we take the time to listen. In this book, Katharine Giovanni uses stories from her own life experience to simply, and matter-of-factly, explain the concepts and implementation of the intuition that we all possess. This book is the treasure in a sea of elaborate and flowery prose related to this topic. Katharine’s stories support her points in a way that was, for me, a joy to read. I really enjoyed it. If you are curious about, or doubt, the guidance you receive, this is a must-read." Jeffery Sullivan, Director, Sixth Sense Paranormal Investigations, San Antonio, TX "One of the things that I love about Katharine's writing is her straightforward, easygoing approach. I feel like she’s talking to me as I’m reading the book. She combines her personal stories and wit to explain how we all can access our intuition. Rather than keeping this wisdom a mysterious secret, she shares exercises in the back of the book so we can DIY! She wants her readers to know how to help themselves by using intuition. I believe that everyone, even the skeptics, can gain value reading this book. I highly recommend it." Susan Fitzell, Consultant, Author, Trainer & Speaker,


Clicker Training for Birds

Clicker Training for Birds

Author: Melinda Johnson

Publisher: Sunshine Books (MA)

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13:

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Falcon in the Glass

Falcon in the Glass

Author: Susan Fletcher

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-07-29

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1442429917

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"Eleven-year-old Renzo must teach himself to blow glass with the help of a girl who has a mysterious connection to her falcon"--


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Download or read book Falcon in the Glass written by Susan Fletcher and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-07-29 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Eleven-year-old Renzo must teach himself to blow glass with the help of a girl who has a mysterious connection to her falcon"--


Angel over My Shoulder

Angel over My Shoulder

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9781610594875

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Angel Blessings meets half full in this inspiring collection of 40 true stories illustrating the protection, love, and joy guardian angels bring into our lives. This book marries two best-selling trends--angels and heartwarming story collections.


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Download or read book Angel over My Shoulder written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Angel Blessings meets half full in this inspiring collection of 40 true stories illustrating the protection, love, and joy guardian angels bring into our lives. This book marries two best-selling trends--angels and heartwarming story collections.


Ed on My Shoulder

Ed on My Shoulder

Author: T. L. Moore

Publisher: Xulon Press

Published: 2008-03

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 1604778105

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Ed is an angel sent by God to help little children around the world. No matter what you are going through, Ed will make you smile. You will go around the world on many exciting adventures with Ed by your side. Ed, shares the love of Jesus Christ to all he meets along his travels. There is nothing you cannot do with Ed as your friend and Jesus in your heart. So, sit down, buckle-up and get ready for the most awesome adventure ever. Let's all get up to our shoulders with, Ed! T.L. Moore was born in Houston, Texas in the year 1966. She loved writing even as a child and writing always brought her much happiness. Her love for Jesus Christ and the children around the world is deep inside of her heart and soul. One of her dreams and goals is to work with the children with cancer and other illnesses and somehow make a difference in their lives. A smile from a child is all the reward she ever needs. T.L. now resides in Pasadena, Texas with her husband and her three children and many pets.


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Download or read book Ed on My Shoulder written by T. L. Moore and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ed is an angel sent by God to help little children around the world. No matter what you are going through, Ed will make you smile. You will go around the world on many exciting adventures with Ed by your side. Ed, shares the love of Jesus Christ to all he meets along his travels. There is nothing you cannot do with Ed as your friend and Jesus in your heart. So, sit down, buckle-up and get ready for the most awesome adventure ever. Let's all get up to our shoulders with, Ed! T.L. Moore was born in Houston, Texas in the year 1966. She loved writing even as a child and writing always brought her much happiness. Her love for Jesus Christ and the children around the world is deep inside of her heart and soul. One of her dreams and goals is to work with the children with cancer and other illnesses and somehow make a difference in their lives. A smile from a child is all the reward she ever needs. T.L. now resides in Pasadena, Texas with her husband and her three children and many pets.


Mozart's Starling

Mozart's Starling

Author: Lyanda Lynn Haupt

Publisher: Little, Brown Spark

Published: 2017-04-04

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 0316370878

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On May 27th, 1784, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart met a flirtatious little starling in a Viennese shop who sang an improvised version of the theme from his Piano Concerto no. 17 in G major. Sensing a kindred spirit in the plucky young bird, Mozart bought him and took him home to be a family pet. For three years, the starling lived with Mozart, influencing his work and serving as his companion, distraction, consolation, and muse. Two centuries later, starlings are reviled by even the most compassionate conservationists. A nonnative, invasive species, they invade sensitive habitats, outcompete local birds for nest sites and food, and decimate crops. A seasoned birder and naturalist, Lyanda Lynn Haupt is well versed in the difficult and often strained relationships these birds have with other species and the environment. But after rescuing a baby starling of her own, Haupt found herself enchanted by the same intelligence and playful spirit that had so charmed her favorite composer. In Mozart's Starling, Haupt explores the unlikely and remarkable bond between one of history's most cherished composers and one of earth's most common birds. The intertwined stories of Mozart's beloved pet and Haupt's own starling provide an unexpected window into human-animal friendships, music, the secret world of starlings, and the nature of creative inspiration. A blend of natural history, biography, and memoir, Mozart's Starling is a tour de force that awakens a surprising new awareness of our place in the world.


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Download or read book Mozart's Starling written by Lyanda Lynn Haupt and published by Little, Brown Spark. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On May 27th, 1784, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart met a flirtatious little starling in a Viennese shop who sang an improvised version of the theme from his Piano Concerto no. 17 in G major. Sensing a kindred spirit in the plucky young bird, Mozart bought him and took him home to be a family pet. For three years, the starling lived with Mozart, influencing his work and serving as his companion, distraction, consolation, and muse. Two centuries later, starlings are reviled by even the most compassionate conservationists. A nonnative, invasive species, they invade sensitive habitats, outcompete local birds for nest sites and food, and decimate crops. A seasoned birder and naturalist, Lyanda Lynn Haupt is well versed in the difficult and often strained relationships these birds have with other species and the environment. But after rescuing a baby starling of her own, Haupt found herself enchanted by the same intelligence and playful spirit that had so charmed her favorite composer. In Mozart's Starling, Haupt explores the unlikely and remarkable bond between one of history's most cherished composers and one of earth's most common birds. The intertwined stories of Mozart's beloved pet and Haupt's own starling provide an unexpected window into human-animal friendships, music, the secret world of starlings, and the nature of creative inspiration. A blend of natural history, biography, and memoir, Mozart's Starling is a tour de force that awakens a surprising new awareness of our place in the world.


Another Side of Deadly

Another Side of Deadly

Author: Richard E. Hardy

Publisher: Author House

Published: 2012-10-19

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 9781477248393

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HIGH-MINDED TURNS INTO DEADLY, AND DEADLY INTO ANOTHER SIDE THAT WAITS THOR, a Green Berea veteran trained to be deadly, lives quietly in a New England suburb and receives secret assignments as the Presidents Man. NAOMI, an older sister, is dedicated to watching Thors back until he can stand safely on his ownthen she can finally live a life of her own. DEANNE, a competent head nurse of a hospital crisis unit, in private life gives up a lover in order to keep him and in the process enters the back end of a dark cave. TAALIA AND JUAN MARCUS, two Ecuadorian orphans, grow up in the United States and overcome traumas from dangers experienced in childhood. RACHAEL, a dark-eyed Spanish countess,marries a prominent Russian physician while faithfully harboring the legacy of a powerful, duopolistic father. COLONEL AND JULIANNE, a brilliant, black military commander with clandestine Pentagon and White House ties, whose wife artfully handles bold warriors. CACHS, the intelligence communitys name for a small, unknown international group bent on world control, maintaining secret identity by deadly self-regulation. FOR NIGHTS END TO APPEAR. Another Side of Deadly, as well as Richard Hardys previous books, Heaven's Climbing Tower and Seven Keys and Ghostly Lovers, describes life as continually spinning towards wholeness. Journey races forward in the solitude of prayer, reality uncovers the ghostly, and the deadly can have heart. Opposites are in the hands of the same outreach. In the words of poet William Blake: "this mystery shall never cease; [ how] the priest promotes war and the soldier peace. With a fifty-year background in ministry, personal and group counseling, health care practice, and finance, Richard Hardy becomes a storyteller to divulge diverse perspectives from a core wealth of experience. Discovery without holding on is crucial.


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Download or read book Another Side of Deadly written by Richard E. Hardy and published by Author House. This book was released on 2012-10-19 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HIGH-MINDED TURNS INTO DEADLY, AND DEADLY INTO ANOTHER SIDE THAT WAITS THOR, a Green Berea veteran trained to be deadly, lives quietly in a New England suburb and receives secret assignments as the Presidents Man. NAOMI, an older sister, is dedicated to watching Thors back until he can stand safely on his ownthen she can finally live a life of her own. DEANNE, a competent head nurse of a hospital crisis unit, in private life gives up a lover in order to keep him and in the process enters the back end of a dark cave. TAALIA AND JUAN MARCUS, two Ecuadorian orphans, grow up in the United States and overcome traumas from dangers experienced in childhood. RACHAEL, a dark-eyed Spanish countess,marries a prominent Russian physician while faithfully harboring the legacy of a powerful, duopolistic father. COLONEL AND JULIANNE, a brilliant, black military commander with clandestine Pentagon and White House ties, whose wife artfully handles bold warriors. CACHS, the intelligence communitys name for a small, unknown international group bent on world control, maintaining secret identity by deadly self-regulation. FOR NIGHTS END TO APPEAR. Another Side of Deadly, as well as Richard Hardys previous books, Heaven's Climbing Tower and Seven Keys and Ghostly Lovers, describes life as continually spinning towards wholeness. Journey races forward in the solitude of prayer, reality uncovers the ghostly, and the deadly can have heart. Opposites are in the hands of the same outreach. In the words of poet William Blake: "this mystery shall never cease; [ how] the priest promotes war and the soldier peace. With a fifty-year background in ministry, personal and group counseling, health care practice, and finance, Richard Hardy becomes a storyteller to divulge diverse perspectives from a core wealth of experience. Discovery without holding on is crucial.


A Bird on My Shoulder

A Bird on My Shoulder

Author: Lucy Palmer

Publisher:

Published: 2016-07-01

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9781525226427

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What do you think are the gifts of cancer?' Even now, all these years later, when I recall the question, a sense of shock still resonates. I thought of Julian's gruelling treatment regime, about how all seven of his children were coping seeing him so unwell, so reduced. Then, in the silence that followed, like the first sprouting of a tiny plant, I began to think about all the good things that Julian and I had experienced because of his illness; amid the strain and fear we had shared precious moments of love and kindness that might not have otherwise happened. I began to cry. 'Perhaps you could think of Julian's cancer in another way,' the counsellor suggested. 'Maybe it's like a little bird on your shoulder that's reminding you how to live.' Over a decade ago, award-winning journalist Lucy Palmer lost her beloved husband Julian, leaving her alone to raise their three young children on a farm south of Sydney. This beautifully written memoir tells the story of how Lucy and Julian fell in love with each other and with Papua New Guinea, and traces their family's return to Australia to face the daunting challenges of Julian's journey with cancer. Looking back with both sadness and joy, Lucy's honest and thoughtful account of finding hope and meaning where none seemed to be, will move and inspire all who read it. A Bird on My Shoulder offers us new and surprising ways to think about love and death, about the worst that can happen and what it can mean


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Download or read book A Bird on My Shoulder written by Lucy Palmer and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do you think are the gifts of cancer?' Even now, all these years later, when I recall the question, a sense of shock still resonates. I thought of Julian's gruelling treatment regime, about how all seven of his children were coping seeing him so unwell, so reduced. Then, in the silence that followed, like the first sprouting of a tiny plant, I began to think about all the good things that Julian and I had experienced because of his illness; amid the strain and fear we had shared precious moments of love and kindness that might not have otherwise happened. I began to cry. 'Perhaps you could think of Julian's cancer in another way,' the counsellor suggested. 'Maybe it's like a little bird on your shoulder that's reminding you how to live.' Over a decade ago, award-winning journalist Lucy Palmer lost her beloved husband Julian, leaving her alone to raise their three young children on a farm south of Sydney. This beautifully written memoir tells the story of how Lucy and Julian fell in love with each other and with Papua New Guinea, and traces their family's return to Australia to face the daunting challenges of Julian's journey with cancer. Looking back with both sadness and joy, Lucy's honest and thoughtful account of finding hope and meaning where none seemed to be, will move and inspire all who read it. A Bird on My Shoulder offers us new and surprising ways to think about love and death, about the worst that can happen and what it can mean


Bird by Bird

Bird by Bird

Author: Anne Lamott

Publisher: Anchor

Published: 2007-12-18

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0307424987

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times). “Superb writing advice…. Hilarious, helpful, and provocative.” —The New York Times Book Review For a quarter century, more than a million readers—scribes and scribblers of all ages and abilities—have been inspired by Anne Lamott’s hilarious, big-hearted, homespun advice. Advice that begins with the simple words of wisdom passed down from Anne’s father—also a writer—in the iconic passage that gives the book its title: “Thirty years ago my older brother, who was ten years old at the time, was trying to get a report on birds written that he’d had three months to write. It was due the next day. We were out at our family cabin in Bolinas, and he was at the kitchen table close to tears, surrounded by binder paper and pencils and unopened books on birds, immobilized by the hugeness of the task ahead. Then my father sat down beside him, put his arm around my brother’s shoulder, and said, ‘Bird by bird, buddy. Just take it bird by bird.’”


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Download or read book Bird by Bird written by Anne Lamott and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times). “Superb writing advice…. Hilarious, helpful, and provocative.” —The New York Times Book Review For a quarter century, more than a million readers—scribes and scribblers of all ages and abilities—have been inspired by Anne Lamott’s hilarious, big-hearted, homespun advice. Advice that begins with the simple words of wisdom passed down from Anne’s father—also a writer—in the iconic passage that gives the book its title: “Thirty years ago my older brother, who was ten years old at the time, was trying to get a report on birds written that he’d had three months to write. It was due the next day. We were out at our family cabin in Bolinas, and he was at the kitchen table close to tears, surrounded by binder paper and pencils and unopened books on birds, immobilized by the hugeness of the task ahead. Then my father sat down beside him, put his arm around my brother’s shoulder, and said, ‘Bird by bird, buddy. Just take it bird by bird.’”