Very Good Lives : The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination
(Author) J K RowlingIn 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 offers J.K. Rowling's words of wisdom for anyone at a turning point in life, asking the profound and provocative questions: 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 issues with acuity and emotional force.

J K Rowling
J.K. Rowling is a British author best known for creating the globally beloved Harry Potter series, which has sold over 500 million copies worldwide. Born in Yate, England, Rowling developed her passion for storytelling early on, crafting a magical world that would captivate readers of all ages. Beyond Harry Potter, she has written novels for adults, such as The Casual Vacancy, and the Cormoran Strike detective series under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. Rowling is also a prominent philanthropist, supporting various causes including children's welfare, multiple sclerosis research, and anti-poverty initiatives.