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

The book form of a deeply affecting commencement speech delivered by J.K. Rowling at a 2008 Harvard University graduation, Very Good Lives presents these words of wisdom.

Drawing from stories of Rowling's own post-graduate years, the world famous author addresses some of life's most important questions, such as 'how can we embrace failure?' and 'how can we use our imaginations to better both ourselves and others?' with acuity and emotional force making Very Good Lives a great read for anyone at a turning point in their life.