The Great Failure

"A brave and turbulent memoir that is by turns luminous and gritty. It is a riveting read." —Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way

National Bestseller

One of America's favorite teachers, Natalie Goldberg has inspired millions to write as a way to develop an intimate relationship with their minds and a greater understanding of the world in which they live. Now, through this honest and wry exploration of her own life, Goldberg puts her teachings to work.

"That we can learn from failure has become a cliche. . . . But this is a book which takes that deep truth and makes it real again." —Books and Culture