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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.

George Saunders, "Congratulations, by the Way: Some Thoughts on Kindness"

George Saunders, "Congratulations, by the Way: Some Thoughts on Kindness"

$16.20
Mark Bittman, "How to Cook Everything: The Basics"

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

$39.96
Nora Bradbury-Haehl, "The Twentysomething Handbook: Everything You Actually Need to Know about Real Life "

Nora Bradbury-Haehl, "The Twentysomething Handbook: Everything You Actually Need to Know about Real Life "

$21.59
The World Is Waiting for You: Graduation Speeches to Live by from Activists, Writers, and Visionaries

The World Is Waiting for You: Graduation Speeches to Live by from Activists, Writers, and Visionaries

$18.31
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