Books like Failure is an option by H. Jon Benjamin
H. Jon Benjamin, the voice behind *Archer* and *Bob’s Burgers*, invites readers to see failure as a viable, even rewarding, choice. In this memoir‑style collection he shares personal anecdotes—from kitchen mishaps to family dinner blunders, and career setbacks like an unsuccessful pilot pitch—illustrating how setbacks can teach resilience and humility. Benjamin argues that society’s fear of failure stifles creativity and compassion, and he proposes a more compassionate view of imperfection that can lead to a kinder, freer world.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: H. Jon Benjamin
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