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In "What Now?", bestselling author Ann Patchett draws on her own varied career path to offer insight and encouragement for those at a crossroads. Reflecting on experiences as a student, line cook, teacher, waitress, and ultimately a celebrated writer, Patchett uses wit and honesty to explore the questions that arise when life takes unexpected turns. She emphasizes that the excitement of uncertainty can be as rewarding as achieving a destination, urging readers to find joy in the journey itself.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Self-Help & Personal Development/Personal Growth
Authors: Ann Patchett
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