If you’ve ever been stuck staring at a blinking cursor for hours on end, this is the book for you. Now, some may say that Bird by Bird is a book for people who actually like the writing process. Or for people who want to be writers. But don’t be fooled. This is a book for anyone who’s struggled to get started writing, to believe in what they’re writing, to read what they’ve written the morning after and not want to burn all the pages. Anne Lamott understands your pain because she’s been there. And her sense of humor is sure to change your perspective on the writing process, whether you read just a chapter of this book, or you procrastinate on that paper (again) by devouring the whole thing.
Genre: Nonfiction Jenny’s rating (out of 5 stars): 4 You’ll like this book if: You want to read a book by someone who understands just how painful the writing process is (and who will make you laugh about the pain). You won’t like this book if: You’d rather just get your paper done.