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Very Good Lives

Autor J. K. Rowling Ilustrat de Joel Holland
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 14 apr 2015
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.


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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780316369152
ISBN-10: 0316369152
Pagini: 80
Dimensiuni: 131 x 190 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.18 kg
Editura: Little, Brown and Company

Notă biografică

J.K. Rowling is the author of the bestselling Harry Potter series and The Casual Vacancy, a novel for adults. Under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, she is the author of the Cormoran Strike crime series, including The Cuckoo's Calling and The Silkworm. 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.

Recenzii

"Humble and moving, full of ideals one hopes the world's most privileged young people will take to heart."—Ron Charles, Washington Post
"A beautifully illustrated little book."—Shaun Fitzpatrick, Bustle
"Include[s] plenty of uplifting nuggets and words of wisdom."—Eliza Thompson, Cosmo.com
"It's sure to be a favorite gift for new graduates."—Michael Giltz, Huffington Post
"One of the author's all-time most inspirational speeches."—Josh Wigler, MTV.com
"The graduation gift book of the spring."—Jocelyn McClurg, USA Today

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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 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. Sales of Very Good Lives will benefit Lumos, a charity organisation founded by J.K. Rowling, which works to transform the lives of disadvantaged children, and university-wide financial aid at Harvard University.