That's a Terrible Idea for a BookThe truth is that almost every successful book you have ever read has been repeatedly rejected by publishers who may look back on a missed opportunity. Unless, of course, it was written by an established author with a ready made audience. So that means there will be enough material to produce an entire volume on this subject alone although in this case we will keep the examples down to around a dozen of the most famous;Animal Farm – George OrwellZen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - Robert PirsigCarrie - Stephen KingOn the Road - Jack KerouacThe Tale of Peter Rabbit - Beatrix PotterChicken Soup for the Soul - Jack Canfield and Mark Victor HansenLolita – Vladimir NabakovHarry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone – J.K RowlingPlus tales of rejection for;Mary Higgins ClarkeKenneth GrahameDan BrownPaulo CoelhoDr SuessMargaret MitchellH.G WellsAnd superstars who were told 'don't give up your day job including;The BeatlesElvisMarilyn MonroeJimmy HendrixSalma HayakMick JaggerRonald ReaganAnd many more.....