All New People

In All New People, Anne Lamott explores the tumultuous changes of the Sixties through the eyes of Nanny Goodman, a young girl navigating her adolescence in Marin County, California. Raised by quirky parents—a writer father and a mother brimming with stories—Nanny grapples with her own coming-of-age amidst societal upheaval, including the rise of drugs, the departure of fathers, and a rapidly evolving landscape. With humor and compassion, Lamott weaves a narrative that highlights the complexities of growing up and the transformative power of love and forgiveness.