Very good lives: the fringe benefits of failure and the importance of imagination
(Book)
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.
Rowling, J. K. (2015). Very good lives: the fringe benefits of failure and the importance of imagination. First Edition. New York, Little Brown and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Rowling, J. K.. 2015. Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination. New York, Little Brown and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Rowling, J. K., Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination. New York, Little Brown and Company, 2015.
MLA Citation (style guide)Rowling, J. K.. Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination. First Edition. New York, Little Brown and Company, 2015.
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