by Anne Lamott
First published 2024
Anne Lamott declares that love serves as our single hope in a world that often appears hopeless. In her twentieth book, she examines love through multiple lenses, drawing from her personal experiences to illuminate how this force operates in our lives. Lamott investigates romantic connection discovered later in life, the complex emotions surrounding a child who brings disappointment and fear, and the bonds that hold together communities of flawed individuals. She argues that love refuses simple definition, existing in the very air around us and forming the core of human nature. Each chapter reveals different aspects of love's spectrum, showing how it teaches while it illuminates, provides comfort while it energizes, and offers support while it surprises. Lamott contends that love helps us face despair and motivates us to believe in better tomorrows. Her exploration combines the warmth, humor, and wisdom that have connected her with millions of readers across her career.
Genres: literary-fiction, family-life, love, contemporary, relationships, non-fiction
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, personal-journey
204 pages · Hardcover · Riverhead Books