What is the author's style in Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott?

Anne Lamott's perspective was shaped by her upbringing in a literary centered household. She was surrounded by books and writing was revered. From an early age she was encouraged to read and write. This led to writing emerging as a tool for how Anne both experienced and examined her life. Her perspective was also shaped from the tragic and deeply personal experiences with her father, her best friend and her son. Anne became not only a reader but a writer as well. She became a writer seeking to tell a story truthfully.