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

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