Is this a satire? Is this for real? Should I have another double macchiato? These are only three of the burning questions readers will be asking as they read "Secrets of the Superoptimist". This book is a humorous sideswipe at the self-help genre - or as a startlingly rational approach to feeling more comfortable in your own skin. "Secrets of the Superoptimist" is a practical guide to living trouble-free, no matter what flaws, misfortune or god-awful challenge you may face on Planet Earth.

2007-02-22 Brilliant philosophy in disguise

The first question everyone will ask: "is this supposed to be funny, or is it for real?"

I love this book, because it totally defies that question. On its face, this seems like a totally frivolous read - bathroom material. See the human fireball on the cover.

And yeah, you could definitely put this in your bathroom. (I'm not going to stop you.) It's very funny. Ridiculous, even. BUT - and here's why it's worth your time - the book makes sense. The authors know that they're funny, but they're not joking around - they're onto something.

SuperOptimism ends up being a clever way to get you to give good old optimism a chance. The clever part is that it works - and this will sound ridiculous and you don't have to believe me, but I'm a happier person after reading the book.