What Now? -- Ann Patchett, Hardcover

"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 bestselling 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 writes, '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.

Author: Ann Patchett
Publisher: Harper
Published: 04/15/2008
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.36w x 0.63d
ISBN: 9780061340659

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal Prepub Alert 01/14/2008 pg. 64
Library Journal 04/21/2008