Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year (1993) A memoir chronicling Lamott's first year as a single mother raising her newborn son.

Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life (1994) A guide to writing that combines personal anecdotes with practical advice for aspiring writers.

Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith (1999) Personal essays exploring Lamott's journey to Christianity and her evolving spiritual beliefs.

Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith (2005) Collection of essays addressing faith, politics, and personal growth during challenging times.

Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith (2007) Essays examining themes of faith, forgiveness, and finding meaning in everyday life.

Some Assembly Required: A Journal of My Son's First Son (2012) Chronicles Lamott's experience becoming a grandmother at age 55.

Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers (2012) An exploration of what Lamott considers the three fundamental types of prayer.

Hard Laughter (1980) A novel about a young writer dealing with her father's brain cancer diagnosis.

Rosie (1983) Story of a young girl being raised by her single mother in San Francisco.

Joe Jones (1985) Novel following the interconnected lives of residents in a San Francisco apartment building.

All New People (1989) Coming-of-age story about a teenage girl in 1960s California.

Crooked Little Heart (1997) Novel about a 13-year-old tennis prodigy and her family's struggles.

Blue Shoe (2002) Story of a divorced mother who discovers family secrets while clearing out her father's house.

Imperfect Birds (2010) Novel about a mother dealing with her teenage daughter's drug addiction.

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