就像她书中的男主角哈利·波特一觉醒来发现自己在一个奇异的世界里已经赫赫有名一样，J.K.罗琳在她的第一本书出版后不久一定也有这种震惊的感觉。作为一个失业的中年女教师如何一夜之间成为大不列颠最富有的女人之一?《哈利·波特》为何能够风靡全球?当拥有了盛名和财富之后，她又在做些什么?本书的故事从哈利·波特发行开始，穿越时间，追溯罗琳的童年和家庭生活、求学时代、早期职业生涯、还包括这位天才作家第一次失败的婚姻，一无所有的罗琳如何被幸运女神所看中，最后凭借着不懈的努力获得了成功。而且本书为英文版，让你在英语水平在阅读中得到大幅度提升。

The unprecedented popularity of the Harry Potter books took the publishing world bystorm and captured the imaginations of readers around the world.This unofficialbiographical study of J.K.Rowling invites fans and critics alike to take a close look at the person behind the phenomenon, the facts of her life as a writer, and theextraordinary success of an ordinary woman.

This detailed book explores both the critical acclaim and the controversies surrounding Rowling' s books and the characters, who seem to have found a life of their own.Chapters take the reader from Rowling' s early childhood in England through her school years, friendships, and early influences, tracing her family life, her travels and personal relationships, and the development of her career as a writer.The Harry Potter books are carefully considered against the backdrop of the fantasy genre and are also situated within the broader framework of popular culture.

A bibliography provides reviews, critical articles, biographical sources, and related Web site information.A timeline highlights the events of Rowling' s life and career.Other appendices cite the many awards her books have received around the world.Also included are lists of her special literary and humanitarian interests.

Series Foreword

Preface

Chapter 1 Origins and Contexts

Chapter 2 Early Life and Family

Chapter 3 The School Years

Chapter 4 Early Career

Chapter 5 The Life of Harry Potter

Chapter 6 Controversies and Criticism

Chapter 7 Conclusion

Appendixes

 Appendix A: J.K.Rowling Timeline

　Appendix B: J.K.Rowling's Awards

　Appendix C: J.K.Rowling's Reading

　Appendix D: Organizations Important to J.K.Rowling

　Appendix E: Addresses for J.K.Rowling

Bibliography

Index

Vocabulary