JK Rowling: A Rise to Fame“ It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you risk not having lived at all, in which case which you failed by default” -JK Rowling. It was in 1990 that Miss JK Rowling first conceived the idea of ​​Harry Potter and in 1998 she earned her first million dollars. The real secret to his success was his inexplicable ability to use his imagination to distract himself from his difficult life; this was the main motivation for her to stay positive. JK Rowling wrote the Harry Potter series as an escape both into her imagination and the real world. She was able to use the hardships she endured to inspire her award-winning series that changed the lives of so many. If JK Rowling had never overcome poverty in her life, she would not have been successful. Once she could barely pay the rent and care for her daughter, but now she is one of the richest women in England and has raised and donated millions to various charities. It has also inspired countless children and adults, including myself, to love reading and writing. The fear of poverty was at the heart of the struggle Rowling faced with her parents on the eve of college, transforming her into the hard-working person she portrayed throughout her experiences. While he may keep this wealth for himself and his family, he continues to help those in need because he understands what life is like for those who don't know where their next meal will come from. In Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the character Dumbledore states a theme from Harry Potter's life that is directly related to JK Rowling's life: "It takes a great deal of courage to defend your... middle of paper... ...His inspiring life teaches young people that you can overcome anything if you persevere. These programs can be implemented, we will definitely see a decrease in teen gang activity and safer streets and neighborhoods for all of us. Beth. “The Transformation of Mollie Hunter.” 18 March 2014. Hastings, Chris Harry Potter author JK Rowling." Mail Online.Associated Newspapers, 26 October 2013. Web. 25 March 2014. JK Rowling's Harvard Commencement Speech: Failure and Imagination." Jim Hamilton. October 11, 2011. Web. April 8, 2014. Yolen, Jane, and Daniel Smith. A guide to Harry Potter. New York: Scholastic, 1997. Print .Rowling, JK Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone New York City: Scholastic, 1997. Print.