These Precious Days by Ann Patchett Summary
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In "These Precious Days," Ann Patchett's intimate essays explore life's unexpected connections. Barack Obama's favorite 2021 read captures a pandemic friendship with Tom Hanks' assistant that resonates universally. What makes our fleeting relationships become the most precious moments of our lives?
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Life's Unexpected Turning Points
What if our most profound connections arrive when we least expect them? In "These Precious Days," Ann Patchett transforms ordinary moments into revelations about what truly matters. Through crystalline prose that feels like an intimate conversation with a wise friend, she explores how fleeting encounters can reshape our understanding of life itself. When Patchett first meets Sooki Raphael-personal assistant to Tom Hanks-neither woman could have predicted their paths would intertwine during a global pandemic, or that their friendship would become a lifeline as Sooki battled pancreatic cancer. What begins as a casual invitation for Sooki to stay while participating in a clinical trial evolves into something sacred: two women from different worlds discovering each other's depths during borrowed time. This unexpected friendship becomes the centerpiece of a collection that examines how we find meaning in life's unpredictable turns-whether through relationships, creative pursuits, or confronting our own mortality.
The Three Fathers Who Shaped Me
Finding Self-Reliance Through Books
The Freedom of Wanting Less
Choosing a Different Path
Finding Mentors in Unexpected Places
The Unexpected Gift of Pandemic Friendship
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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