<span style="font-family:Arial">When her granddaughter was accepted to Naropa University, the celebrated author Pema Chödrön promised that she'd speak at the commencement ceremony.<em>Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better</em> contains the wisdom shared on that day. &quot;What do we do when life doesn't go the way we hoped?&quot; begins Pema &quot;We say, 'I'm a failure.&quot; But what if failing wasn't just &quot;okay,&quot; but the most direct way to becoming a more complete, loving, and fulfilled human being? Through the insights of her own teachers and life journey, Pema Chödrön offers us her heartfelt advice on how to face the unknown-in ourselves and in the world-and how our missteps can open our eyes to see new possibilities and purpose. For Pema's millions of readers, prospective graduates, or anyone at a life crossroads, this gem of clarity and reassurance is sure to find a welcome place in many a kitchen, office, and backpack.</span>