Review of "The Advantage of Defeat" by Charles Pepin

We've completed another year in our book club. Today we discussed this one - a book that changes our perceptions.

We often see failure as the end of the story, a setback that leads to disappointment. French philosopher Charles Pépin argues the opposite. In his book The Benefits of Failure, he shows that failures are our true teachers. No one is born knowing how to walk or talk - step by step, we learn. Failures help us grow, develop, and discover new horizons.

Take the example of Thomas Edison, who conducted nearly 6,000 experiments before inventing the incandescent light bulb. Each "negative" result was just another step toward success. It's crucial to see failures as opportunities for learning and growth.

I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking inspiration and strength to keep moving forward, even when the path seems tough.