Mother of Harry Potter: The Biography of J.K. Rowling

Author: Connie Ann Kirk | Translator
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: How did a jobless middle-aged female teacher become one of the wealthiest women in Great Britain? Why did Harry Potter become a global phenomenon? What did she do after achieving fame and wealth? Just like the protagonist of her book, Harry Potter, who wakes up one day to find himself famous in a magical world, J.K. Rowling must have felt a similar shock shortly after the publication of her book. How did a jobless middle-aged female teacher become one of the wealthiest women in Great Britain overnight? Why did Harry Potter become so popular worldwide? What did she do after gaining fame and wealth? The story of this book begins with the release of Harry Potter and travels through time, tracing Rowling's childhood and family life, her school years, her early career, and even her first failed marriage. How did the penniless Rowling catch the attention of Lady Luck and eventually achieve success through relentless effort?