{"product_id":"youre-doing-great-and-other-reasons-to-stay-alive-9781250797155","title":"You're Doing Great!: And Other Reasons to Stay Alive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComedian and \u003ci\u003eLive from Here\u003c\/i\u003e head writer Tom Papa, author of \u003ci\u003eYour Dad Stole My Rake\u003c\/i\u003e, tackles the modern condition in a heartwarming group of short essays.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTom Papa is a little worried about you. You seem stressed, overworked and, frankly, a little mixed up. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEveryone is fighting an overwhelming feeling that things are getting worse, that we should be doing more, that we're not good enough. Well, life isn't perfect. There have always been problems and there always will be. You can fight for the things you believe in, you can work really, really hard, but you shouldn't lose track of the fact that while you're doing all that, life is flying by at lightning-fast speed. If you actually take a breath and look around you'll realize you're actually doing great. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere's the thing: We live in an \u003ci\u003eamazing\u003c\/i\u003e time filled with airplanes, scooters, and peanut butter cups. We have air conditioning, blenders, and martini shakers. It's time to refocus, enjoy it all, and stop waiting for something better  Relax with comedian and \u003ci\u003eLive from Here \u003c\/i\u003ewriter and performer Tom Papa as he explores his favorite subjects in 75 essays, including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou Don't Have to Live Your Best Life\u003cbr\u003eDon't Open the Mail\u003cbr\u003eI'm So Baked\u003cbr\u003eI Love Your Love Handles\u003cbr\u003eDon't Go Tubing\u003cbr\u003eShut Up and Eat \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRecalibrate, turn off your device, and open your eyes to a better reality: You're doing great \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePapa, Tom:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - TOM PAPA is a comedian known for his work in film, television, and radio as well as on the live stage. He is a frequent panelist on NPR's \u003ci\u003eWait Wait Don't Tell Me\u003c\/i\u003e, a writer and performer on the public radio variety show\u003ci\u003e Live from Here \u003c\/i\u003e(the latest incarnation of the legendary radio show, \u003ci\u003eA Prairie Home Companion\u003c\/i\u003e), the host of a daily SiriusXM show, \u003ci\u003eWhat a Joke with Papa and Fortune, \u003c\/i\u003eand has recorded four stand-up specials that are currently streaming. When not touring the country, Tom lives in Los Angeles and bakes bread with his wife, daughters, cat and somewhat loyal dog.","brand":"St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50649390776594,"sku":"9781250797155","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cbd2f9de-9e32-4308-91a4-42ff321a060d.jpg?v=1733262765","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/youre-doing-great-and-other-reasons-to-stay-alive-9781250797155","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}