Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

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Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (2018, Pan Macmillan Australia Pty, Limited)

224 pages

English language

Published April 3, 2018 by Pan Macmillan Australia Pty, Limited.

ISBN:
9781760782108

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4 stars (3 reviews)

15 editions

You only have so many to give.

4 stars

The latest in a series of "self-help" style books I've gotten from the library this year.

This one had by far the "loosest" prose. Probably because the author started as a blogger rather than an academic. But this style helped the "anecdote interspersed with lessons learned" pattern that these books tend to use feel less stale.

I do think the overall lesson of "you are mortal and therefore can only give so many fucks, so choose carefully what to give a fuck about" is probably more necessary now than ever and I'm so glad I read this one.

Some good tips but written from a lot of privilege

4 stars

I like some of the things he says about improving mental health by not judging by others and not always having to be the best and appreciating what you have. But I can't help feeling that "Not Giving a Fuck" is a very privileged position to be in. Those who are disadvantaged by circumstance or discrimination may not have the luxury of this position.

Subjects

  • Conduct of life
  • Self-realization