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Ann Patchett
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- Jun 15, 2026
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- 1789
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Summary
Ann Patchett is the bestselling author of ten novels, including Bel Canto , Commonwealth , The Dutch House , and Tom Lake , the co-owner of Parnassus Books, and the recipient of numerous literary honors. She joins live at the TED Conference to discuss the creative process, the lessons she's learned from love and marriage, and why she continues to find evidence of generosity and hope everywhere she looks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.