Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination
Language: English
Body; Mind & Spirit Ethics & Moral Philosophy Happiness Inspiration & Personal Growth Inspirational & Personal Growth Motivational & Inspirational Personal Growth Philosophy Psychology Self-Help Speech Young Adult Nonfiction
Publisher: Little, Brown
Published: Apr 14, 2015
Description:
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.