Somehow – Print

Somehow: Thoughts on Love

By Anne Lamott

Hard cover, 208pp

ISBN 9780593714416
Riverhead Books (2024)

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$58.25.

Explore the profound impact of love in Anne Lamott’s latest book, Somehow: Thoughts on Love.

In her signature warm, funny, and wise style Lamott delves into the many facets of love that shape our lives. She reflects on love’s ability to surprise us, force us to confront uncomfortable truths, and guide us through difficult times.

Lamott highlights love’s presence in our everyday lives and its crucial role in defining our humanity. She draws from her own experiences, discussing the unexpected love for a partner later in life, the challenging love for a child who disappoints or frightens, and the sustaining love within a community in transition. Each chapter offers a rich tapestry of emotions and lessons, showing how love can enlighten, comfort, energise, and sustain us.

Somehow underscores that love is not always the easiest choice, but it is always the right one, providing a path to safety and hope even in bleak times. With compassion and humanity, Lamott inspires readers to believe that tomorrow can be better than today.

Whether you are a long-time fan or new to Lamott’s work, Somehow is a compelling read that will resonate deeply, offering hope and connection in a challenging world.

Don’t miss this heartfelt journey into the essence of love.