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If You Should Fail

Why Success Eludes Us and Why It Doesn’t Matter
By Joe Moran
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If You Should Fail by Joe Moran explores the concept of failure, inviting readers on a philosophical journey to understand its nuances and implications. It delves into how failure is perceived in society, offering insights and wisdom on how to navigate setbacks with resilience and grace. The author combines personal reflections with cultural analyses to redefine failure as an intrinsic part of the human experience.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about redefining the idea of failure and exploring its potential as a gateway to growth and self-discovery. Perfect for those interested in philosophical insights that offer comfort and a fresh perspective on the setbacks of life, this read combines personal anecdotes with cultural and philosophical reflections.

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If You Should Fail

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To fail is human. Get used to it . . .

Failure is the small print in life's terms and conditions.

Covering everything from examination dreams to fourth-placed Olympians, If You Should Fail is about how modern life, in a world of self-advertised success, makes us feel like failures, frauds and imposters. Widely acclaimed observer of daily life Joe Moran is here not to tell you that everything will be all right in the end, but to reassure you that failure is an occupational hazard of being human.

As Moran shows, even the supremely gifted Leonardo da Vinci could be seen as a failure. Most artists, writers, sports stars and business people face failure. We all will, and can learn how to live with it. To echo Virginia Woolf, beauty "is only got by the failure to get it . . . by facing what must be humiliation - the things one can't do."

Combining philosophy, psychology, history and literature, Moran's ultimately upbeat reflections on being human, and his critique of how we live now, offers comfort, hope - and solace. For we need to see that not every failure can be made into a success - and that's OK.

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If You Should Fail by Joe Moran is lauded for its tender and insightful exploration of failure, offering a refreshing perspective against the backdrop of a success-driven culture. Celebrated for its wit, honesty, and compassionate storytelling, it redefines failure as a shared human experience rather than a personal downfall. Emphasising acceptance and reflection, the book is praised for its engaging and accessible style, providing a calming antidote to conventional views on success and failure.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241988107

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 127g

Pages: 176

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Education & Reference Joe Moran Mindset & Self Help Non-Fiction Penguin Books Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Joe Moran is Professor of English and Cultural History at Liverpool John Moores University and is the author of seven books, including Queuing for Beginners- The Story of Daily Life from Breakfast to Bedtime, Armchair Nation- An Intimate History of Britain in Front of the TV, Shrinking Violets- The Secret Life of Shyness and First You Write a Sentence. He writes for, among others, the Guardian, the New Statesman and the Times Literary Supplement.

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