Some Assembly Required

A Journal of My Son's First Son

De: Anne Lamott, Sam Lamott

Narrado por: Anne Lamott, Sam Lamott

From the New York Times bestselling author of Bird by Bird, Hallelujah Anyway, and Almost Everything

“If there is a doyenne of the parenting memoir, it would be Anne Lamott.”—Time

In Some Assembly Required, Anne Lamott enters a new and unexpected chapter in her own life: grandmotherhood. Stunned to learn that her son, Sam, is about to become a father at nineteen, Lamott begins a journal about the first year of her grandson Jax’s life. In careful and often hilarious detail, Lamott and Sam—about whom she first wrote so movingly in Operating Instructions—struggle to balance their changing roles. By turns poignant and funny, honest and touching, Some Assembly Required is the true story of how the birth of a baby changes a family—as this book will change everyone who reads it.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“[Lamott’s] crisp writing and self-deprecating honesty ring charmingly true.”

—People

“[Some Assembly Required is] full of Lamott’s trademark neurotic spirituality, and it’s one Lamott’s fans will want.”

—The Washington Post

“Wonderful . . . [with] Lamott’s trademark sharp wit and self-deprecating humor . . . Like so many of Lamott’s books, [Some Assembly Required] leaves readers with new insights.”

—The Associated Press

“[Lamott’s] typical combination of astuteness and wit . . . As always, Lamott’s ‘raggedy faith’ is central to her, and whether you share her concerns or not, you appreciate her candor.”

—NPR

“The story of one year in a woman’s life, a year that happens to include the arrival of a blanket-bundled gift for Lamott and her longtime readers.”

—San Francisco Chronicle

“[Some Assembly Required] highlights the trademark humor we've come to expect from Lamott, with laugh-out-loud one-liners that are both self-deprecating and wise … a welcome addition in the larger Gospel of Lamott.”
—Minneapolis Star Tribune

“Funny, insightful, irreverent…filled with humor and the author's quirky faith…Bound to do for grandmothers what the earlier book did for mothers — bring them insight and sanity in the midst of chaos.”
—The Denver Post

“Anne Lamott’s singular gift for bringing readers into the intimate circle of her life flows effortlessly in this new memoir, mixing the absurd and sublime with her usual alchemical genius…you’ll be seduced by the darkly comic tone, self-deprecating wit, and relentless honesty; she somehow makes the bumps and joys of her life intensely relatable. She can capture the bliss and beauty of tiny emotional events in a few perfect words, then skewer her own worst impulses with brutal hilarity.”
—Bust Magazine

Charming

I'm so glad I bought this book. Lamott does it again and her son, Sam's contribution was delightful. very human and honest report of the agony and ecstasy of welcome a baby into this world.

I love this book!

Where does Some Assembly Required rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the best books yet. My first Anne Lamott book and I was so glad it was read by her. That makes such a difference. I have a new baby myself (9 months) and loved the account of her sons first son. So many little things I remember and many emotions and thoughts that I also feel. Its great that she actually thought to get it all down. It would be a great gift for a new grandparent or parent anywhere!

Listened straight through.

I get the criticism and in some cases, I see where everyone is coming from, but this is who Anne LaMott is. The comment that read "someone should get a job" and "all the navel gazing" and nobody is doing anything, yes I see what you are saying. But number one, the dad stuck around, which isn't always the case, and he stayed in school, knowing his talent would support him later, and Amy taking care of Jax ... isn't that what all babies deserve and need? Wow, I mean, when I had a baby when I was unprepared for it, none of my family was there for me. I wish someone would have bought me groceries, paid my rent and tuition and babysat and helped me with laundry ... I get the quirks and everything everyone is saying, but I thought she balanced her insights with journaling the baby's development. And maybe she went on the trips as part of her job, or maybe to give the parents some space. As for naps, raise your hand if you never take naps.
Also, I was that young woman with the overbearing mother-in-law figure and she was bossy and manipulative, but at least she helped me (the dad did not- at all) AND dealing with that grandma and learning to speak for myself was a big part of my growth process, even though I didn't know it then.
As for Anne LaMott not working, writing is her work. And it is hard work. I actually really loved this book.

Anne speaks to moms, grandmothers, and dads alike.

Honest, funny, poignant, sad, and always a tiny control issue or two: Anne speaks what we all feel but are afraid often to admit.

A Wonderful Listen

Some Assembly Required reminded me all over again why I love almost everything that Anne Lamott writes. Part funny, part sad, part self-deprecating, part Jesusy, and oh so very earthy. I remembered why I love writing, why I love reading, why I love children and family, and why I love Jesus and how somehow all of those things go together. Absolutely worth listening to for anyone who is a fan of Lamott's work, or anyone who simply enjoys a well-crafted, very funny and poignant memoir.