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Fantastic People who Dared to Fail!

Fantastic People who Dared to Fail!

Published in
2018
3.58
on Goodreads (156)

Description

This book tells the stories of 25 people who failed but did not give up, persevering until they achieved great success. It aims to inspire readers to view failure as a learning experience and to keep pursuing their dreams. The author, Luke Reynolds, shares stories from various fields including business, sports, and entertainment, showcasing individuals who faced setbacks but continued to work hard and maintained self-belief. The book also provides practical tips and strategies for overcoming failure and achieving success. Even the most well-known people have struggled to succeed! Find out what they learned and how they turned their failures into triumphs with this engaging and youthful guide on how to succeed long term. There is a lot of pressure in today’s society to succeed, but failing is a part of learning how to be a successful person. In his teaching career, Luke Reynolds saw the stress and anxiety his students suffered over grades, fitting in, and getting things right the first time. Fantastic Failures helps students learn that their mistakes and failures do not define their whole lives, but help them grow into their potential. Kids will love learning about some of the well-known people who failed before succeeding and will come to understand that failure is a large component of success. With stories from people like J. K. Rowling, Albert Einstein, Rosa Parks, Sonia Sotomayor, Vincent Van Gogh, Julia Child, Steven Spielberg, and Betsy Johnson, each profile proves that the greatest mistakes and flops can turn into something amazing. Intermixed throughout the fun profiles, Reynolds spotlights great inventors and scientists who discovered and created some of the most important medicines, devices, and concepts of all time, including lifesaving vaccines and medicines that were stumbled upon by mistake.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
advanced
Length
304 pages

Why to read

  • Motivational stories
  • Real-life examples
  • Encourages resilience
  • Teaches history through personal stories