Anne Lamott seemed to have rather dry style of writing for a female writer. She told her stories in objective way, which created oddly funny voice in her pieces. The way she called herself as "good alcoholic" in page 184, my reaction was "Okay. . ." Now I have seen serious drinkers before, even the ones who drink for fun with hearty laughter instead of trying to forget life burdens. Her overly positive attitude throughout the piece can create humor, but it does not convince the readers with moral teachings that much--therefore, this piece is purely for entertainment.
"The Aunties" had more of vulgar humor. Going on a vacation, having fun, a little vanity, and judging. Is there anyone who has not scanned someone else's body shape or face before? Looking pretty and having someone prettier can send a teenage girl in ego roller coaster. But if someone is too conceited to see things in a right way, that is just narcissism. Girls of young age can think that they are the center of the world, and Lamott does a good job in capturing this.
Nonfiction pieces provide the readers with what has happened in someone's life, but it gives more than that--time to look back.
Hae-Lim Lee
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