Have you ever felt bad and decided that what you really wanted was to feel worse?

You Are Worthless: Depressing Nuggets of Wisdom Sure to Ruin Your Day.
by Scott Dikkers & Oswald T. Pratt
1999
Andrews McMeel

Have you ever woken up and thought "I feel bad about my life, but I'm just not sure I feel bad enough." Then this is the book for you. You Are Worthless is the anti self-esteem book. It is the book that isn't afraid to say that not only is the glass not half full, but that the half empty glass that you are left with consists of arsenic and cat pee.

Written in the form of a "inspiring quotes" book, Dikkers and Pratt create a set of hilarious, if not blatantly offensive, quotes designed to showcase that life is not sunshine and rainbows. Religion, Love, Kids, Pets, Work - all topics covered with cynical delight. Ever thought that love sucks? Well, that's probably because you are a loser. Think your pets like you? Try not feeding them for a few days and see what happens. Feel safe flying in a plane? Well, think pleasant thoughts about underpaid airplane mechanics and then see how safe you feel.

This book is not meant to help the seriously depressed, but rather meant to give a laugh to anyone who is willing to believe that life is not meant to be cookies and puppies. This book is an absolute delight and a must read for anyone with a slightly darker sense of humor who is not afraid to admit that sometimes, life just sucks...and that's okay.