How to Be Perfectly Unhappy (The Oatmeal)

I received this as a gift and have also bought another copy for a friend. I've insisted people borrow it after a hard time. It's amazing.

I’m a big fan of The Oatmeal, and have been for a long time, but this book is special. While there’s plenty of the glorious comedy gold we’ve all come to expect from The Oatmeal, this book feels deeply personal — we all struggle with being happy, and this book reminds us it’s ok to feel however we feel. With a great big helping of illustrated goodness, of course. When I re-read this book, each time it feels true.

This book is a nice reminder that satisfaction and happiness are not the same thing, and you can be satisfied while not necessarily feeling happy. That's ok. The art is fun. I wish it were a tad longer but it doesn't have filler so that's nice.

This book hits home in many ways. I disagree with a few of these statements but am entertained hearing Matthew Inman’s point of view on these subjects.

I really enjoyed this book but it seems to be far too short for the price. I didn’t even look at the number of pages when I bought it because I have bought his other box and there was more content. It is, though, a book with a very interesting message and it is an enjoyable read.

Humorous and reassuring. Just what I needed to read.

I always loved following Oatmeal on the Internet, and this is the first book of their comics I bought. I bought it for content, but was pleasantly surprised by the high quality of cover and print as well. If you have that person in your life who never admits they're happy, this is a wonderful gift. As always, Oatmeal is simple and hits you right in the heart. This little comic is a great, deep insight into what happiness really is, and why it's ok not to be happy in the way society proclaims the only right way to be content.

I found this to validate me. I always figured something was wrong with me because I do not experience “happy” the way others tell me I should. In fact, most people find something wrong with how I feel despite it having no bearing on their lives. This book makes me feel…like me. Like my experience IS shared and that soothes me.

Oh my god. This book spoke to me. I am enamoured by it. I love it. I absolutely love it! 💖

I like seemingly simple books with an underlying message, and this one doesn't disappoint. Western society has put such pressure on people to "be happy" that we forget happiness is a fleeting feeling, not something to feel *all the time.* This books puts things into perspective, and I love the message and drawings. If you like something you can read in 15 minutes and come back to once in a while to remind you that being content is enough, then get this.

A children book for adults, it's difficult to understand for children but with the help of an adult it can be explained! The message is nice, even if you don't feel happy you probably are doing your best and You are busy interested and concentrared on your goals! Nice message. Very Small size.

Livre abimé 😞

This was a funny book. Short, simple and sweet. It was fun to read to my partner.