Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination

Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination

By J K Rowling

In 2008, Rowling delivered a commencement speech at Harvard University. Now published for the first time in book form, Very Good Lives presents J. K. Rowling's words of wisdom for anyone at a turning point. How can we embrace failure. And how can we use our imagination to better both ourselves and others. Drawing from stories of her own post-graduate years, the world-famous author addresses some of life's most important questions.

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Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Publish Date: 04/14/2015
Pages: 80
ISBN-13: 9780316369152
ISBN-10: 0316369152
Language: English

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J.K. Rowling, one of the world's most inspiring writers, shares her wisdom and advice. In 2008, J.K. Rowling delivered a deeply affecting commencement speech at Harvard University. Now published for the first time in book form, VERY GOOD LIVES presents J.K. Rowling's words of wisdom for anyone at a turning point in life. How can we embrace failure? And how can we use our imagination to better both ourselves and others? Drawing from stories of her own post-graduate years, the world famous author addresses some of life's most important questions with acuity and emotional force.

About the Author

J. K. Rowling is best known as the author of the seven Harry Potter books, which were published between 1997 and 2007. The enduringly popular adventures of Harry, Ron and Hermione have gone on to sell over 500 million copies, be translated into over 80 languages and made into eight blockbuster films.

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