As we all know, J.K. Rowling’s epic literary series; Harry Potter, came to an end with the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 on July 15, 2011.
But what’s even more intriguing however, is the fact the world has become enamored with the author and her personal story just as much as they did with her leading man- Harry. In fact, Lifetime Channel gave us an unauthorized special entitled Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story, and it touched on just that…HER story.
Poppy Montgomery played J. K. as the once struggling, single mom turned powerhouse author and visionary.
Albeit, Hollywood glossy short and to the point, we were presented with her life’s skeletal facts, especially her beginning. She was a single mom trying to provide for her very young daughter; baby Jessica. As the scenes unfolded, we witnessed her losing her young mother (Anne 45), to MS and a volatile, young marriage gone terribly wrong. Feeling as though she was losing her very breath of happiness to her own demons; her Dementors, she slowly fought her way out of a deep depression by regaining stability and emotional strength through her passion of pen to paper-LITERALLY. Written in longhand, on hundreds of pieces of paper ranging from cafe napkins to place mats, she began writing about a boy wizard. The rest, as we all know, is history.
Indeed so historical, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, (her incredible finale of 8 films), is the highest grossing film in history for its opening day bringing in over $91 million and for its opening weekend shattering box office numbers with over $169 million domestically and over $307 million internationally!
Gaining the title of being the world’s most renowned bestselling author and captivating both children and adults alike for well over a decade now, J.K. still shows no sign of slowing down. With a twinkle in her eye, she announced her new project to the world called Pottermore and promises it will be an interactive reading experience that will divulge even further into the magnificent world of Harry Potter.
Adding to her full plate, J. K. Rowling has donated part of her earnings to benefit a Multiple Sclerosis charity. She has donated £10 million ($15.4 million) to set up a research clinic in her mother’s name. Reportedly, Anne passed away due to complication resulting from MS at the age of 45. This personal experience as well as her desire to give back something to the city of Edinburgh prompted Rowling to start this research center. Besides conducting research and trying to unravel the mysteries of MS, the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic at Edinburgh University will also focus on other degenerative conditions, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease and Motor Neurone Disease. This is the biggest donation given by the author till date and also the largest ever to be received by the university.
Remaining the Number One Question on everyone’s lips??
“Are you writing again?’
J. K. repeatedly admits, “Yes, indeed I am writing again. I have to write.”
An extraordinary woman - who happens to be an extraordinary mom!
