Life Lessons Harry Potter Taught Me

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 "e;Wingardium Leviosa."e; 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'tUsing 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.