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In her latest novel Whistler, Ann Patchett crafts a tender, hopeful tale of a woman’s unexpected reunion with her estranged stepfather, Eddie, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Their rekindled bond—rooted in shared history, childhood affection, and even a traumatic car accident—reveals the hidden richness of stepfamily relationships. Drawing from her own complex, loving upbringing with multiple father figures and a strained sisterhood that eventually healed, Patchett celebrates resilience, grace, and the power of optimism. Dedicated to her late friend Jim Fox, the novel is a testament to human kindness and the daily effort to choose joy—even when life throws curveballs.

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