The Rise: Creativity, the Gift of Failure, and the Search for Mastery 

Published in seven languages and critically acclaimed, Sarah Elizabeth Lewis’ first book, The Rise: Creativity, the Gift of Failure, and the Search for Mastery (2014) is a precursor to the Vision & Justice initiative.

The Rise—part investigation into a psychological mystery, part argument about creativity and art, and part soulful celebration of the determination and courage of the human spirit—makes the case that many of the world’s greatest achievements have come from understanding the central importance of failure. Among the topics explored are the galvanic possibilities of art to impact society and advance social justice, particularly through the chapter “Beauty, Error, and Justice.”