Winner of the 2024 Global Book Award's Silver Medal for the Dark Humor category!
Why can't off-color and totally inappropriate humor weave together fiction and philosophy into a laugh-out-loud story that takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery?
Synopsis:
In these dark times, many of us find ourselves trapped with even darker anuses searching for happiness to lighten the dimmest of places of our souls. One man, Toby Tenderhill, a typical ambitious up-and-comer in the high-tech world of Silicon Valley, is no exception. His self-centered nature and piss-poor judgment throw his career trajectory, as well as his “ideal” family life, into a tailspin, leaving him a bewildered and depressed victim of fate’s perverse sense of humor, struggling to reclaim his life as well as the former youthful glow that once blessed his nether regions.
In his fruitless struggle to reconstruct his identity and the life he so masterfully imploded, it becomes clear he has very little control over the matter. Eddie, a homeless Vietnam veteran, a new ex-addict girlfriend, and his unexpected new career cajole him to reluctantly examine the illusion of his own personal psyche and foundational belief systems, leaving him on an often painful and quite humorous journey of self-discovery.
Will Toby be able to find his true self in the mayhem of his current situation and save his budding romance and his brown daisy before his sanity is destroyed in the process?
Exploring the Intersection of Philosophy and Humor in Modern Literature
Have you ever wondered how humor can be more than just a source of entertainment? What if it could also be a profound tool for philosophical exploration? In today's world, where stress and anxiety are common, philosophical humor books offer a unique blend of laughter and deep thinking. This book entertains, challenges our perceptions, and encourages us to reflect on life's complexities.
Follow & Like Old Hairy Jesus
Philosophical humor books are a fascinating genre that combines the wit of comedy with the depth of philosophical inquiry. They invite readers to ponder life's big questions while enjoying a laugh. This intersection of philosophy and humor is not just about jokes; it's about using humor as a lens to explore and understand philosophical concepts.