Operating Instructions

This heartwarming and honest memoir follows Anne Lamott, a gifted writer and ex-alcoholic single mother, as she navigates her son's first year of life. With a wonderfully quirky social circle and a tolerant religion to lean on, Lamott's account of motherhood ranges from hilariously relatable to deeply poignant. This isn't your typical sugar-coated account of becoming a parent, but rather an exploration of the emotional upheaval and incredible love that comes with this life-changing experience.