Prior to becoming perhaps the best-selling author of all time, J.K. Rowling struggled with all manner of life problems that would have sent most mere mortals spiraling into pits of despair, never to be heard from again. Rowling, on the other hand, channeled her misfortunes into self-determination, achieving her lifelong goal of being a successful writer, and along the way, creating one of the best-known and beloved characters in contemporary literature. Her creation of Harry Potter – an angst-ridden boy who explores his powers as a budding magician while coping with the tragic loss of his