ARCHIVED: Ann Patchett '85 named to Time's list of "The 100 Most Influential People in the World"
Author Ann Patchett '85 has been named to list of "The 100 Most Influential People in the World." In her write-up, Elizabeth Gilbert describes Patchett as "a woman of wisdom, determination, generosity, and courage," and lauds her efforts to curtail the demise of independent bookstores.