New York Times Bestseller

“Just because everything appears to be a mess doesn’t mean you have to be one. Mark Manson’s book is a call to arms for a better life and better world and could not be more needed right now.” — Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and Ego is the Enemy

From the author of the international mega-bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck comes a counterintuitive guide to the problems of hope. We live in an interesting time. Materially, everything is better than ever — we are freer, healthier, and wealthier than any people in human history. Yet, it seems that everything is irreparably and terrifyingly screwed — the planet is warming, governments are failing, economies are collapsing, and everyone is perpetually offended on Twitter.

Through psychological research and the timeless wisdom of philosophers like Plato and Nietzsche, Manson dissects religion, politics, and the ways they have begun to resemble each other. He examines our relationships with money, entertainment, and the internet, and how too much of a good thing can psychologically eat us alive. He challenges our definitions of faith, happiness, freedom, and even of hope.

With his trademark mix of erudition and humor, Manson compels us to be more honest with ourselves and connected with the world in ways we might not have considered before. It's another unconventional journey through the pain in our hearts and the anxieties in our souls.

Pages: 288, Dimensions: 13.5x13.5cm