Tender Mercies
by Anne Lamott
Mentioned once across 1 show · first heard Dec 2025 on Good Hang with Amy Poehler.
The general take
Amy Poehler recognizes Anne Lamott as a prolific and successful author, counting Tender Mercies among her many published works alongside other titles like Operating Instructions and Bird by Bird. The mention was straightforward and factual rather than offering a personal critique of the book itself.
About
Is She Really Leaving Forever? Tracing the difficulties and joys of carving out a life from the Dakota sod in the second half of the 800s, Tender Mercies continues Snelling's Red River saga and will pull your heartstrings and make you feel the joys and frustrations of life on the open lands of the 9th century mid-west. The rich farmlands of the Dakota Territory in 1887 are finally beginning to yield the abundant harvest the pioneers had dreamed about so long. The establishment of the railroad has brought significant changes to the small town of Blessing as well as prosperity to the Bjorklund family and their neighbors. Among the townsfolk, Reverend John Solberg--despite being wary of matchmaking efforts in the past--is developing a friendship with a delightful young woman through their common love of books.
Who said what
Amy Poehler👍 Recommends
…recommending anne lamott books and her appearance on wiser than me podcast
“If you don't know Anne Lamott's work, she is a very prolific and successful author who has written books like Operating Instructions and Bird by Bird and Tender Mercies, many, many works of fiction.”
Good Hang with Amy Poehler — Julia Louis-Dreyfusat 1:28:44
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