Addiction, motherhood and Jesus with writer Anne Lamott
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Addiction, motherhood and Jesus with writer Anne Lamott

B1IntermediateJuly 31, 202650 min
  • Interview
  • Relationships & psychology

Writer Anne Lamott has gained a cult following through shockingly honest prose on love, death, faith, writing and more. This hour, her wisdom from a career spanning 21 books and some 40 years. This episode originally aired April 2024. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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