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JK Rowling Considered Suicide

Harry Potter author discusses depression during mid-20s

By Kate Rockwood, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 23, 2008 10:01 AM CDT

(Newser) – Before Harry Potter came along, his creator was broke, recently divorced, depressed, and near suicide, reports the Times of London. JK Rowling was a mom in her mid-20s, living in a cramped apartment paid for by a friend when she sought professional help. “We’... Read full story »

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