I Used to Be a Miserable Fck, John Kim
I Used to Be a Miserable Fck, John Kim
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I Used to Be a Miserable F*ck
An Everyman’s Guide to a Meaningful Life

Author: John Kim

Narrator: John Kim

Unabridged: 5 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 01/29/2019


Synopsis

The Angry Therapist who has helped thousands of men find more happiness in their relationships and more purpose in their lives now shares his insights with everyone in this powerful guide—self-help in a shotglass—covering essential topics, from vulnerability and posturing to workouts and women.

Deep in post-divorce soul searching, John Kim came to an astonishing realization: he was a miserable f*ck who might just be to blame for the problems in his life. Armed with this new insight, he began The Angry Therapist blog—an admission that, while he was a licensed therapist and life coach, he was no better than the people who sought his advice. In his first post, “My Fucking Feelings,” he wrote about the struggles and shortcomings that had led him to this point. As his work caught on, catapulting him into the role of unlikely and unconventional guide for thousands of people all over the world, Kim evolved from behaving like a boy to living like a man—and showed his clients how to do so as well.In I Used to Be a Miserable F*ck, Kim delivers the dos and don’ts for stepping up and into manhood, which he defines by transparency and strength of character, not six-pack abs or a corner office. With his signature no-nonsense approach that will make you laugh and think, Kim takes you on a rugged, rough and tumble road trip of self-exploration and discovery, sharing his wisdom and insights, such as why:Being nice is for boys, and being kind is for menScheduling man dates could make you a better friend, lover, and human beingPeeing in the shower is a sign of a larger problemArguing, judging, and answering, “I dunno” are keeping you from a healthy relationship, a great career, and a happy lifeWe are not born men. We are born boys. The transition from misery to meaning is an internal process that requires work: reflection, pain, courage, and sometimes, a rebirth. Kim knows because he’s been there. The truth is, men weren’t meant to just pay bills and die. With this audiobook as your guide, you will love hard, walk tall, and find a life filled with purpose and passion.

About John Kim

John Kim is a licensed therapist, speaker, and author of the bestsellers I Used to Be a Miserable F*ck and Single on Purpose. He writes for Psychology Today, among many other publications, and has been featured in the New York Post and on Vice, NPR, and Armchair Expert. He lives in Altadena, California, where he is raising a daughter with his partner. He writes books, sends daily texts, and helps his online community of like-minded singles find themselves first—and, of course, he still rides his motorcycle to coffee shops.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Alyse on February 15, 2019

This book is definitely written for a male audience (the author frequently makes references to what it means to be a man, expectations that society places on males, etc.) given that, I really hope to not see any whiny comments from women about the intended audience for this book because overall it i......more

Goodreads review by Robert on July 22, 2019

Meh. A hodge podge of "bro-y" advice for "men" from a douchy therapist "who discovered men needed advice" from his own divorce, failures, and misgivings. Still his heart is in the right place in wanting to improve, and while his advice is just a copy paste selection from the likes of Maxim, GQ and Jor......more

Goodreads review by Warren on February 05, 2019

I'm not good at writing reviews, but I can heartily recommend this book. Let's be honest, most self-help books say basically the same things. What makes one click for a person is how those things are said. This book said things in a way that clicked with me and really got me thinking about who I am......more

Goodreads review by Scott - Book Invasion on November 22, 2019

Good points. Delivered in a quick and digestible format. A bit of flexing here and there but it sends a decent message. Audiobook narrated by the author.......more

Goodreads review by Zara on April 25, 2021

the only man i would trust to be my therapist lol......more