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What Now?

De: Ann Patchett
Narrado por: Ann Patchett
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"The best graduation present on the market.... A wise, generous and compact primer for life that could well become a touchstone, readers will return to this book, and probably find something new each time they do; deserves to be given often and enthusiastically." (Publishers Weekly)

Based on her lauded commencement address at Sarah Lawrence College, this stirring essay by best-selling author Ann Patchett offers hope and inspiration for anyone at a crossroads, whether graduating, changing careers, or transitioning from one life stage to another. With wit and candor, Patchett tells her own story of attending college, graduating, and struggling with the inevitable question, "What now?"

From student to line cook to teacher to waitress and eventually to award-winning author, Patchett's own life has taken many twists and turns that make her exploration genuine and resonant. As Patchett says, "'What now?' represents our excitement and our future, the very vitality of life." She highlights the possibilities the unknown offers and reminds us that there is as much joy in the journey as there is in reaching the destination.

©2008 Ann Patchett (P)2008 HarperCollins Publishers Desarrollo Personal Éxito Personal
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If you are a fan of Ann Patchett's beautiful language and subtle humor, you will find this an interesting and entertaining windown into how she writes--and she became a writer. I loved learning, for example, that the stately home in which "Bel Canto" takes place was modeled on the home of the dean at her college.

I downloaded this in hopes of finding a few "life lesson" gems for our son, who is on his way to his first year at Willamette University. My husband and I both listened to it first, and found it to go several steps beyond the usual commencement day admonitions to "aim high" and "work hard" and "follow your passions."

This is a highly pleasant way to spend 50 minutes.

A commencement message for life

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Ann Patchett is one of my favorite authors. I’ve read five or six of her books and look forward to the next.
Commencement speeches are often a delight. I believe in taking a moment to inspire, encourage and course-correct.
Ann’s speech to a graduating class at Sarah Lawrence shone with life-lessons-earned values & wisdom. Her version of developing EQ reminded me of the fundamental importance of leadership. Ann never mentioned leadership but she led us all towards honesty, humility, and kindness.
Thank you, Ann!

The “voice” of the piece engaged me at the start and never let go

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What a challenge. I blindly chose this, not clearly understanding the content. I understand and appreciate her words ss a writer, the message conveyed. Hoping my college Freshman will read. The request to use an oven...years of friendship and the details of the home that appeared later enriching the storyline/scene in Bel Canto. The chances we must take; we must listen, observe and stare. Touched me.

Commencement Speech

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If you could sum up What Now? in three words, what would they be?

Ann Patchett narrates.

What did you like best about this story?

There's something so special about listening to the author narrate his or her own story. And here's the best part - this is more than a story. It's a bit of advice, a personal tale of bump and rise, and even though it's set up as a graduation speech, it's inspirational for everyone.

Quick! Read it! Give it to others!

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Would you try another book from Ann Patchett and/or Ann Patchett?

absolutely - one of my favorite authors - this short reading was a major disappointment and seemed to be self serving.

What could Ann Patchett have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

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so disappointed - seemed self serving for Ann

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This was okay.... but left me wanting more insight, more inspiration. It was meh....

Wanted more

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