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Very Good Lives - by J K Rowling (Hardcover)

Very Good Lives - by  J K Rowling (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>J.K. Rowling, one of the world's most inspiring writers, shares her wisdom and advice.</b> <p/>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? <p/>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. <p/><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A beautifully illustrated little book.--<i><b>Shaun Fitzpatrick, Bustle</b></i><br><br>Humble and moving, full of ideals one hopes the world's most privileged young people will take to heart.--<i><b>Ron Charles, Washington Post</b></i><br><br>Include[s] plenty of uplifting nuggets and words of wisdom.--<i><b>Eliza Thompson, Cosmo.com</b></i><br><br>It's sure to be a favorite gift for new graduates.--<i><b>Michael Giltz, Huffington Post</b></i><br><br>One of the author's all-time most inspirational speeches.--<i><b>Josh Wigler, MTV.com</b></i><br><br>The graduation gift book of the spring.--<i><b>Jocelyn McClurg, USA Today</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>J.K. Rowling</b> is the author of the bestselling Harry Potter series and <i>The Casual Vacancy</i>, a novel for adults. Under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, she is the author of the Cormoran Strike crime series, including <i>The Cuckoo's Calling </i>and <i>The Silkworm</i>. As well as an Order of the British Empire for services to children's literature, she is the recipient of numerous awards and honorary degrees. She lives in Edinburgh.

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