The Great Failure: My Unexpected Path to Truth

One of America’s favorite teachers, Natalie Goldberg has inspired millions to write as a way to develop an intimate relationship with their minds and a greater understanding of the world in which they live. Now, through this honest and wry exploration of her own life, Goldberg puts her teachings to work.

Teaching by example, Natalie Goldberg has written a brave and turbulent memoir that is by turns luminous and gritty. It is a riveting read.”—Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way

“Wonderful, focused, and thought-provoking.”—The Oregonian (Portland)