Bird by BirdThe twenty fifth anniversary edition of Anne Lamott's quintessential guide to the craft, and philosophy, of writing NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer's world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times).