Today I F****d Up

A toe curling, laugh out loud collection of worst day disasters. I'd always rolled my eyes when people describe things as happening in slow motion. Surely everything happens in regular time and its only when you replay it in your head that it seems to slow down?But as the car lurched forward and I found myself sailing through the back of the garage, I finally understood what they meant. When a trip to meet his new girlfriend's grandparents ends in disaster (think a crashed ute, an angry wasp and a cranky farmer with a shotgun), Thomas Mitchell knows one thing for sure: bad days make for great stories. While we might not like to admit it, we cant help but find a sneaky pleasure in other peoples misfortune. Its the reason fail compilations rack up millions of views on YouTube or television shows like Funniest Home Videos exist at all. Deep down were addicted to the downfall of our fellow humans, and if there was ever a point in history when we needed a laugh, its now. Today I F***D Up is a collection of tall tales but true that are equal parts hilarious and horrifying, a timely reminder that no matter how terrible things get, they could always be worse. So much worse. Praise forToday I F***D UpToday I F****d Up turns disaster, catastrophes, abject humiliation and pure mortification into gold. Essential reading for anyone whosbeen there as many times as I have. Read the book, and youll laugh for sure, and you just might also cry.Markus Zusak `You know those days where everything goes wrong? We've all had them and now Thomas Mitchell has written a book about them. It's very funny. You can do what we love to do the most... laugh at other people's expense.' Larry Emdur `If you're in need of a good laugh do yourself a favour and give it a read.' Francesca Hung `Thomas Mitchell has written a book. He says it's hilarious and I concur!' Samantha Armytage `I'm reading this it's so good. Thomas Mitchell is very funny. And talented. If you want a laugh and a great read can't recommend it enough.' Sally Obermeder `He's hilarious!' Kylie Gillies `Ever had a bad day? It's nothing compared to the hilarious stories in this book. Filled to the brim with stories about dating, sex, losing your job, capitulating in a job interview and accidentally throwing a house party (we've all been there), Mitchell has compiled the best of the best for your enjoyment.' Pop Sugar `Bad day? This book will help you feel 100 per cent better about your life choices.' TV WEEK