A parody on happiness that will delight you! With cartoons by Roz Chast, Liza Donnelly, and Andrew Genn. Self-help sucks! Self-absorbed attempts to be happy are WORK. Why eat kale, exercise to the bone, and embark on a “thoughtful, engaging, and compelling” pursuit of happiness when kvetching a blue streak works wonders on your lousy mood? In this hilarious month-by-month survival guide from Barb Best, you’ll learn: • How to coddle your inner curmudgeon • 20 great reasons NOT to have sex • Self-care for drama queens • Money tips for the miserable Misery: It’s an art form if you do it right. Embrace the pain; feel the joy! "Barb Best has artfully skewered the self-help industry while giving all of us access to her hilarious take on... well, everything. Hilarious!" - W. Bruce Cameron, NEW YORK TIMES Bestselling Author of A Dog's Purpose