One sentence summary
Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers by Anne Lamott is an inspiring guide on how the power of prayer can help people navigate life’s tough moments and become more mindful of the little joys in daily life.
Book genre
Non-Fiction, Self-Help
Main topic of the book
The main topic of the book is to guide readers on how to use the power of prayer to help navigate life’s tough moments.
Key ideas
- Help: To ask for help in recognizing and addressing the challenges we face in life.
- Thanks: To be thankful for the smallest blessings in life, even in the midst of pain and difficulty.
- Wow: To meditate on life’s beauties and recognize moments of joy.
Main parts of the book and a short summary
- Part 1: Help
- The importance of asking for help and being able to accept it when it is given.
- Part 2: Thanks
- The value of taking time to appreciate our many blessings, big and small.
- Part 3: Wow
- The power of recognizing life’s little wonders and joys in everyday moments.
Key Takeaways
- The power of prayer and how it can help to comfort and offer the strength to carry on during challenging times.
- The importance of learning to accept help from others when needed.
- The value of taking time to appreciate and celebrate life’s little blessings.
- The power of meditation and mindfulness to savor moments of joy even in difficult times.
Author’s background and qualifications
Anne Lamott is a bestselling author of seven novels and six works of nonfiction, including Traveling Mercies and Plan B. She has been awarded numerous Fellowships and served as a guest professor.
Target audience
Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers is suitable for readers of all ages, particularly those struggling with difficult times in their life and those looking for comfort and guidance.
Publisher and first publication date
Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers was published by Riverhead Books on November 13, 2012.