The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life [Large Print]

by Mark Manson

Book Overview

#1 New York Times Bestseller

Over 5 million copies sold

In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.

For decades, we've been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let's be honest, shit is f**ked and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Mason doesn't sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is--a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is his antidote to the coddling, let's-all-feel-good mindset that has infected American society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up.

Manson makes the argument, backed both by academic research and well-timed poop jokes, that improving our lives hinges not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade, but on learning to stomach lemons better. Human beings are flawed and limited--"not everybody can be extraordinary, there are winners and losers in society, and some of it is not fair or your fault." Manson advises us to get to know our limitations and accept them. Once we embrace our fears, faults, and uncertainties, once we stop running and avoiding and start confronting painful truths, we can begin to find the courage, perseverance, honesty, responsibility, curiosity, and forgiveness we seek.

There are only so many things we can give a f**k about so we need to figure out which ones really matter, Manson makes clear. While money is nice, caring about what you do with your life is better, because true wealth is about experience. A much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye moment of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is a refreshing slap for a generation to help them lead contented, grounded lives.

• Format: Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062899147
• ISBN13: 9780062899149
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: Harper Large Print
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Awful

This book is an autobiography impersonating a self help piece. I didn't learn a thing.

Mostly what I learned was about Mark's fabulous life

I wanted to like this book, I really did. I have seen some small video snippets from Mark Manson and thought he seemed to have some good advice. I was at a point in my life where I needed to learn how to not get so worked up about insignificant events or people, so I thought this book would be my panacea. I was very disappointed. I found the tone of the book to be very pompous and boastful. When I realized how much younger the author actually was than me, I didn't dismiss his experience-based advice immediately, but then I started to question it more and more as the book went on. It became apparent that the author's life was much different from mine. He admitted that he came from a fairly affluent background. Most of the issues he faced in his life seemed to be the direct result of poor decision making. I didn't wanna say "poor little rich kid" but. . . The beginning of the book was interesting and somewhat helpful. But about halfway through, it became bragging disguised as advice. Lots of references to his world travel, his seemingly pointless higher education endeavors, his entrepreneurial successes, the apparently huge number of intimate partners he had because he was just so irresistible, the many speaking engagements he gets invited to, the flocks of adoring and often obsessed fans, and the large amount of money he makes peddling his self-help stuff. I didn't really learn anything from this book except about the author's life, living a frat boy type lifestyle that I can't relate to in any way. I got through 90% of the book before I just couldn't listen anymore and had to abandon it. I wish I would have sooner.

The book is good but someone wrote all in it!

So it's kind of hard to say it is 'like new'.

Good book

Not to complex to follow, paints a good picture with a unique point of view

Mark Manson really just plainly says what he thinks and out of the box thinkers will really enjoy th

This author does not mince words. I really appreciated this approach as I too handle matters in this way. His observations about life and situations in life are so spot on that they are easily relatable to anyone searching for life’s true purpose and meaning.

Worth The Read

I never write reviews, however, this one of the best books I have ever read. I have shared with all of my friends and family. I have been looking for more books just like this one because it is by far my favorite. I highly recommend!!!

Definitely worth reading

Pages 82-87 And 180 - 183 and chapters 4 & 5 are must reads! This book was a great self help book!

Control your self

Congratulations control your self and your commitment and concerns. Think about your primary concerns. Stop giving a f*ck til it’s Time 2.” F*ck that” in the words of Tony soprano.

Great book!

Looks brand new! I love it

Amazing

I wish I would have found this book sooner. With the amount of pressure we are under to be happy everyday with social media being so big, this book gives you a perspective. I love a book that can make me chuckle and also get good content from.