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In Ann Patchett's latest, a mother tells her daughters about a seminal summer

Jul 14, 2025 · 9m
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  • Ann Patchett's 'Tom Lake' features a mother sharing a seminal summer.
  • The protagonist chose motherhood over an acting career.
  • Patchett discusses the character's choices and the theme of maternal love.

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Ann Patchett
Ann Patchett
American novelist and memoirist · 4 podcast appearances
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