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

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

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.



Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Published: 04/14/2015
ISBN: 9780316369152
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.20w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2015

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 173890 / Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination
Reading Level: 7 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 0.5
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