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Ann Patchett
Episode 5 of 7
Author Ann Patchett tells Katty Kay about her writing process, the resilience needed to succeed and the unexpected joy of owning a bookstore in Nashville.
Best-selling author Ann Patchett sits down with Katty Kay to discuss her journey from aspiring writer to best-selling author. The pair reflect on Patchett's early career, the resilience needed to succeed and the unexpected joy of owning a bookstore in Nashville. Patchett shares insights into her writing process, her philosophy on optimism and how she tries to avoid letting technology impact her life.
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