Bird by Bird

The first quote that I liked was, “What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid, squares of paper unfolds worlds after world after world, world that sing to you, comfort and quiet or excite you” (13). This quote explains how magical books are and the endless possibilities there are with books. These small rigid squares can share the secrets of life or the slow destruction of a person. It can enlighten us and show us how amazing our imagination are. In addition, I feel like Lamott wrote this to explain a part of why she enjoys writing so much. Another quote that I liked was, “Clutter is wonderfully fertile ground-you can still discover new treasures under all those piles, clean things up, edit things out, fix things, get a grip” (27-28). When I first read this, I thought that I should read this for my mom and sisters when they think my room is dirty. However, it truly explains the process of writing. It’s okay if your writing is unorganized and you have thoughts everywhere with no sentences. The unorganizedness (I don’t think this is a word, but it works) is what helps us mold our thoughts in order for our readers to comprehend, visualize, and enjoy our writing. I feel like this quote could answer the question of some advice Lamott gives her students and what kind of attitude you need just to get writing done.