Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith

What metaphors are used in Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott?

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"I tried to will myself into forgiving various people who had harmed me directly or indirectly over the years—four former Republican presidents, three relatives, two old boyfriends, and one teacher in a pear tree—it was 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' meets 'Taxi Driver.'"

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Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith