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Dusk, Night, Dawn

On Revival and Courage

Anne Lamott

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Dusk, Night, Dawn
Waking Up to the Present+
The Power of Intimacy+
Changing Your Focus+
Finding Strength to Keep Going+
Embracing the Dark+
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Question 1 of 5
According to the author, what is an effective way to recover your faith in life and quiet internal turmoil?
  • A. By mapping out a highly detailed, long-term plan for your future.
  • B. By engaging in deep psychoanalysis to understand every past trauma.
  • C. By grounding yourself in the present moment through small, simple actions.
  • D. By isolating yourself from others to avoid unnecessary conflict and stress.
Question 2 of 5
Why does Lamott argue that true intimacy can be a frightening experience?
  • A. It requires exposing our deepest flaws and risking loss or rejection.
  • B. It forces us to take on the emotional and financial burdens of our partners.
  • C. It inevitably leads to codependency and a complete loss of personal identity.
  • D. It demands that we permanently change our personalities to please others.
Question 3 of 5
What was Father Terry's approach to dealing with deep-seated fears and past traumas?
  • A. We must confront and completely 'get over' our past before we can move forward.
  • B. We should accept that we don't get over much, and instead focus our attention on leaning into goodness.
  • C. We should use intense therapy to uncover the repressed memories causing our shame.
  • D. We must ignore our negative thoughts entirely until they eventually disappear.
Question 4 of 5
What does Lamott mean when she refers to surviving hard times with 'lunch-money faith'?
  • A. Relying on financial stability to weather life's unexpected tragedies.
  • B. Believing that a massive, sudden miracle will eventually solve all of your problems.
  • C. Using charity and donating to others as a primary way to heal your own pain.
  • D. Having just enough faith and inner drive to keep going one step at a time.
Question 5 of 5
How did experiencing a multi-day power outage during the California wildfires shift Lamott's perspective?
  • A. It made her realize how dangerously dependent society has become on modern technology.
  • B. It allowed her to appreciate the beauty of contrast and tap into the deeper stream of life without distractions.
  • C. It caused her to panic about climate change, heavily reinforcing her existential dread.
  • D. It convinced her that true spiritual enlightenment can only be found in complete isolation.

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Dusk, Night, Dawn Summary & Overview

Dusk, Night, Dawn (2021) is an exploration of the worries and anxieties that keep us up at night. During dark times, it sometimes gets hard to find a reason to keep going. Here you will find help to point you in the right direction, toward hope, self-acceptance, and peace.

Who Should Listen to Dusk, Night, Dawn?

  • People who are feeling overwhelmed in dark times
  • Anyone interested in self-help or recovery work
  • Those looking to find hope in their lives

About the Author: Anne Lamott

Anne Lamott is the best-selling novelist and nonfiction author of countless books, including Bird by Bird and Small Victories. In her writing and public speaking, she uses her sense of humor and fearless openness to share her experiences of coping with alcoholism and family trauma.

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