Several years ago, I happened upon this quotation by writer Anne Lamott about her first Christian heroine Mattie, from her book, "Blue Shoes":
I wanted to write about a character who is a Christian and yet not the kind of Christian that you might encounter at a Christian bookstore. Somebody who is crabby—you know, like me—and lusty, and a mess, and a true believer."
I read that quote and I knew immediately that I wanted to read Lamott's work.
I started by reading "Traveling Mercies" and it was so good, that I can now hardly wait to purchase and read Lamott's newest book, "Plan B". I'm guessing that it will be an equally interesting read!
Anne Lamott is a left-wing hippy who believes in universal salvation. I can easily understand why her writing grates upon the nerves of many fervent evangelicals; but my oh my, how this woman loves Jesus!
As for me, I love Anne Lamott's raw honesty, her integrity and her strength of faith.
Who knows, maybe you would too?
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