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| Author: Ann Patchett
Publisher: Harper
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 11041
Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 112
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Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 4.9 x 0.7
ISBN: 0061340650
Dewey Decimal Number: 158.1
EAN: 9780061340659
ASIN: 0061340650
Publication Date: May 1, 2008
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 Thoughtful, but not as resonating as it should be July 9, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
"What now?" is the extended version of Ann Patchett's graduation speech at Sarah Lawrence College. In a nutshell, Patchett uses her life story to make the slightly overmade point that we should embrace the uncertainty and change we face. Patchett's points are original enough--they are a bit cliched, but they are put here in poignant form, as Patchett is a master at language. But as with Patchett's fiction, she dots around beautifully for many pages, but never really settles down with some great conclusion or moral. Thus, the book ends up feeling very thin. That's partially because it is thin--only 97 small pages, with oversized font. But it also is heavy on the details of her life journeys and very light on the meaning of it. In a book that's supposedly inspirational, I would've liked to have been inspired more. I don't really a care about every little step along her way.
I'm sure it was a great graduation speech. It's a great coffee table book. But it's not a book to live your life by.
Short and Sweet July 8, 2008
Summer time and the reading is easy; barely 100 pages, "What Now" is based on Ann Patchett's commencement address at Sarah Lawrence, is a quick morning read and seems to me like a nice gift for a graduate.
The title intrigued me as I am often asking myself a similar question maybe even as a method to embrace uncertainty by at least taking the next step, especially when it comes to vocation. Ann expresses gratitude for where she is at when, a life lesson taught her through experience that married well with her Catholic school through MFA formal education. I appreciated the vignette about working as a waitress and a dishwasher, acknowledging the opportunity this afforded her and the teamwork required to assure it especially in an age of unrealistic independence. She further shows her commitment to others by responding to her mentor's advice to rewrite her graduation speech.
Here we have the chance to remind ourselves how possibility feels and how important it is to help each other receive possibility along the way. There are some interesting black and white photos herein as well.
 Good book! June 20, 2008
I would read anything Ann Patchett writes! I listened to this audio version of her book -- short and sweet and nice that she is the reader. She has a great voice. Very nice story.
Good book for the graduate May 29, 2008
This is a highly recommended book by librarians for the upcoming graduate. I purchased it for my daughter who is set to graduate soon in hopes of it building the courage in her to continue to move forward and set her next life goals. This is a great read for those who are enbarking on their next adventure in life-the work force-especially in todays world.
Nice graduation present May 18, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I like the way it addresses in a reassuring way the frustration and pressure a graduate feels when they're bombarded with well-meaning peoples unending questions; where are you going to college, what are you going to do now? blah, blah, blah -- A cool book. Bought it for my cool daughter !
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