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This reads as a reversal of what counts as success. Instead of certainty coming from approval or achievement, it suggests that being disappointed, and surviving it, can build a steadier sense of self than perfect results ever could. It lands for anyone who has been knocked back by school, work, or public judgment and found that the setback made them less fragile.
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About J.K. Rowling
British author, philanthropist, producer, and screenwriter
J. K. Rowling, born Joanne Rowling, is a British author, philanthropist, producer, and screenwriter. She is known for creating the Harry Potter series, and she was born under her full name before becoming widely known by her pen name. Her Harry Potter books follow a young wizard across seven volumes and became the best-selling book series in history, with more than 600 million copies sold. She also writes the ongoing Cormoran Strike crime fiction series under the name Robert Galbraith.
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