Grace (Eventually) by Anne Lamott (2007, Hardcover)

Anne Lamott is a real "grace" to her readers. Without being preachy or particularly religious, she is one of our most popular (read well-read) current spiritual authors(IMHO). In addition to commenting on the big questions, she is an excellent observer of our post-modern dilemna. The first of her works that I read, TRAVELING MERCIES: SOME THOUGHTS ON FAITH, was like a breath of spring, a drink of cool water to the thirsty, and GRACE (EVENTUALLY) is a wonderful second read of her works. She may offend some with her use of language with the odd "F bomb" here and there, but to dismiss her or put down the book because of these possible offenses to your sensibilities is the readers loss.
For those whose feet are searching for a spiritual walk, Ann Lamott describes hers, the good, the bad and the ugly and she appears to have traveled from darkness to light. I find her work much more readable, and applicable to me, than Bishop Spong or other current spiritual authors.
I am sending copies to my children and have numerous copies out to friends, on loan. She is topical, reflective and an excellent writer, again, IMHO. I recommend GRACE (EVENTUALLY), without reservation to all readers.
Paul Frye (swpaulie)
pilgrimpaul@yahoo.com