Life Lessons Harry Potter Taught Me: Discover the Magic of Friendship, Family, Courage, and Love in Your Life

Description

Essays exploring the universal themes in the greatest young adult series ever, from a literary scholar and devoted fan. The books will always be a part of you. Now, revisit old Hogwarts haunts. Reconnect with favorite characters. And learn far more than the correct pronunciation of "Wingardium Leviosa." With Life Lessons Harry Potter Taught Me, you'll discover how the universal themes and lessons of the series apply to your Muggle life, including: Drawing strength from friends Learning from mentors and heroes Challenging conventional ideas Overcoming obstacles and setbacks Trusting yourself when others don't Using a combination of literary criticism and personal essays, this book explore issues that everyone faces—from courage and fear to the importance of girl power and the complexity of relationships.