What Now? Audiobook

" Ann Patchett's commencement address to her old college. There are several inspirational quotes that are refridgerator-door-worthy. "

" I really like this author, and I requested this book from the library not realizing it was an essay. I read it very quickly, and it was good. It was taken from her commencement address and was just a nice, uplifting read that didn't waste my time! And that is what is most important to me right now. I hate time-wasters! "

" This was a recent graduation speech by the author of Bel Canto, one of my favorite books ever. Patchett's observations and own experiences makes for some excellent nuggets of wisdom about life, the gift of the unexpected, and making the most of where you are now. I really loved this book. "

" It took about 20 minutes to read this short little book. It is Ann Patchett's commencement address she gave at her Alma Mater. I'm not sure a commencement address requires a book to be made out of it, but I guess when you're a novelist, you probably feel better about your work when it's bound between two covers for distribution. "

" It took under two hours to read this book. I really liked the overall theme, that life is always changing and we can create our own futures. I'm glad I read it! "

" short and sweet advice. I read this for material to use talking to my 18 year old nephew who is trying to answer the question "What Now?". "

" I would love to have this book and Wynton Marsalis's book Notes to a Young Jazz Musician on every high school reading list. Wonderful heartfelt advice forwarded from Patchett's commencement address at Sarah Lawrence College. "

" Great advice and outlook on being at a crossroads in your life. "

" Her expanded commencement address. Short but interesting. "

" I enjoyed it- did not expect it to be so different from her other books- would have been great to read just out of college. It was neat to hear the story of how she became a writer. "

" A great read if you are in a reflective mood. A fun way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon. "

" Really did not like this book. Uninspried writing and not helpful. "

" Next time I need to buy a graduation gift, this is what I'll give. "

" Made me feel better about not having solved world hunger or written a Pultizer-prize-winning novel...yet. Just living life in the best way I know how really SHOULD be enough! "

" An version of a commencement addresss the author gave at her alma mater. The advice is good for anyone in transition and funny and an unsentimental look back. "

" This is the speech Ann Patchett delivered to students graduating from her Alma Mater, Sarah Lawrence College. It's a great read for anyone struggling to find direction in life, and it's an important reminder of what really matters. "

" For the most part wisdom comes in chips rather then blocks. You have to be willing to gather them constantly, and from sources you never imagined to be probable. "

" This commencement address (puffed up into a short book by Harper by adding umpteen pages of photos) by Iowa Writers' Workshop graduate Ann Patchett is way, way -- far and away -- above your typical commencement address fare. Both personable and wise, it is well worth the quick, easy read. "

" An insightful little read on the what now? moments in life. Loved her writing style, and want to read more by her. "

" I guess being Ann Patchett gives you the privilege of selling an extended commencement speech for $15. I wouldn't buy it, but I'm glad I read it. "

" Not really a book, like an essay. I think I would have appreciated it more 10 years ago? "

" A wonderful and introspective graduation speech that includes a postscript to her past friends and mentors. Will read again and again. "

" I really enjoyed this book - love reading about the Amazonian rain forests. "

" My favorite author has written another engrossing, beautifully written novel. I loved every second of it. "

" What a perfect book to read to bring the memories of being in the rainforest last summer flooding back. wonderful, vivid descriptions, interesting story, and thoughtful ethical questions all included. I loved it and wished I hadn't finished it so quickly! "

" Loved this! I couldn't put it down, Patchett's best novel yet by far ... "

" Beautifully written, although I found the first half to be slow at times, I couldn't put the rest down. In retrospect, I should have seen a lot of the surprises coming, but the twists and turns make it a good read, along with the descriptions of the setting and characters. "

" Whew. I really loved "Bel Canto", but I'm going to have to think about this one for a while. Three and 1/2 stars so far... "

" Enjoyed the read... had enough to keep me turning pages "

" An excellent trip to "the heart of darkness" with Marina Singh, the American protagonist journeying to the Amazon and the sense of her self. Highly interesting and entertaining. "