The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Mark Manson's central claim is that attention and concern are finite, so the useful question is not how to care more but what to stop caring about. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck works that idea through chapters on values, responsibility, failure, certainty and mortality, arguing that choosing better problems matters more than trying to avoid problems altogether. Manson writes with blunt humour and frequent swearing, which is part of the appeal and part of why the book does not suit every reader. Underneath the tone, the case against relentless positivity is made seriously. Harper Collins publishes this edition. The essentials: • A case against relentless positivity as a life strategy • Chapters on values, responsibility, failure and mortality • Blunt humour and frequent swearing throughout the text • An argument for choosing better problems rather than fewer For adult readers comfortable with strong language who want self-help without the usual encouragement, this Harper Collins edition of Mark Manson's book is available from Boipoka.