2016 has been a shitty year for a lot of us. From the loss of beloved icons like David Bowie to the historic shit storm that was the 2016 Presidential Election, it was one kick in the crotch after another. Many have endured through these times by staying positive, but author Mark Manson tells us to “f*ck positivity” and acknowledge that “shit is f*cked” in his book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck.

What may seem counter intuitive to our pursuit of happiness, Mason argues that instead of trying to make lemonade when life gives you lemons, we need to distinguish the fine line between staying positive and being happy. Backed by academic research and well-timed poop jokes, he shows us how to stomach lemons better by accepting our limitations and embracing our fears, faults, and uncertainties. As we finish a shitty year, this book may be the perfect read to welcome the new year with a new set of perspective and outlook on life.