The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, penned by renowned author Mark Manson, is a refreshing slap on the face for the millennial generation. Published by HarperCollins Publishers Inc in 2016, this book is far from your average self-help book. Instead, Manson, with his brutally honest yet humorous touch, challenges the norms of society and asks his readers to know what truly matters to them. The book is a bold manifesto of self-acceptance in a world trying to define us by the standards of success and failure. It's a must-read for those who want to embrace life with all its imperfections. The book, a masterpiece in the genre of self-help, has been a sensation since its publication, making it a staple in contemporary literature. With his unapologetic writing style, Manson has indeed redefined the genre, making it a must-have in every bookshelf.

#1 New York Times Bestseller
Over 6 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, Manson 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 modern 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.