The subtle art of not giving a f**k, by Mark Manson || Book Review

 

“Who you are is defined by what you’re willing to struggle for.”

Not my usual kind of book (self-improvement, self-help books aren't my usual choice), but I wanted to give this one a try, mostly because of the title which I have always found funny. I didn't read the physical book, but I instead chose to listen to the audiobook, which I totally recommend.

The book is simply written and very easy to understand, but not simplistic. It is very original and surely different from others of the kind not what you'd expect. I liked some chapters better than others. Some of the points the book makes are really clever and spot-on. The book makes you think about your life, choices, goals, and values. I rewinded and relistened some of the chapters and I have to say they were even better the second time around.

The narration was absolutely wonderful! The narrator has a great voice and style and the way he reads it is both interesting and funny. It never gets boring. The narration was one of my favorite things in the book and I'm very glad I listened to it instead of actually reading it. I don't know if it could have held my interest as well if I was reading it.

It's probably the best book of this kind that I've ever read and I enjoyed it very much. It is quite different and it's set apart from others of the kind. The audiobook was awesome and I can't help but recommend it. I'm going to give it 4* because I liked it for the most part. It was a very easy and very fun read with a great narration and very refreshing and liberating views and ideas. It's worth the try and definitely worth your time.

Some of my favorite parts and quotes:

- “This is the most simple and basic component of life: our struggles determine our successes.”

- “It turns out that adversity and failure are actually useful and even necessary for developing strong-minded and successful adults.”

- “People get addicted to feeling offended all the time because it gives them a high; being self-righteous and morally superior feels good.”

- “But a true and accurate measurement of one’s self-worth is how people feel about the negative aspects of themselves.”

- “We are defined by what we choose to reject. And if we reject nothing we essentially have no identity at all”

Thanks for reading!