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J,K. Rowling, "Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination"

J,K. Rowling, "Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination"

$17.23

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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.

Pema Chödrön, "Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better: Wise Advice for Leaning Into the Unknown"

Pema Chödrön, "Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better: Wise Advice for Leaning Into the Unknown"

$16.15
H.A. Rey, "Keep Curious and Carry a Banana: Words of Wisdom from the World of Curious George"

H.A. Rey, "Keep Curious and Carry a Banana: Words of Wisdom from the World of Curious George"

$14.03
Carl Hiaasen, "Assume the Worst: The Graduation Speech You'll Never Hear"

Carl Hiaasen, "Assume the Worst: The Graduation Speech You'll Never Hear"

$17.23
Robie Rogge, "Carpe Every Diem: The Best Graduation Advice from More Than 100 Commencement Speeches"

Robie Rogge, "Carpe Every Diem: The Best Graduation Advice from More Than 100 Commencement Speeches"

$14.03
Mark Bittman, "How to Cook Everything: The Basics"

Mark Bittman, "How to Cook Everything: The Basics"

$39.96