The Sunny Nihilist

'God is dead', Nietzsche declared, and years later, teens with undercuts still honour this 19th century German philosopher by embracing the meaningless of existence with grumpy pessimism.But why not 'God is dead ... so let's just be happy'? This new form of sunny nihilism, argues journalist Wendy Syfret, is the key to turning our discontent into happiness.Written directly for burnt-out Millennials disillusioned with the search for meaning through career success, a beautiful life and a beautiful Instagram account, The Sunny Nihilist explains why achievement has not made us happy. Making the case for rejecting the cult of purpose and accepting our un-importance in the universe as a positive reality, it urges us to be cheerful in the face of it - because if nothing matters, we might as well be happy and good to each other.With the wit and home truths of Sarah Knight, the warm honesty of Elizabeth Day and the journalistic curiosity of Catherine Gray, Wendy suggests how this modern, sunnier take on nihilism can provide a simpler, more satisfying way to live, love and work. In an era defined by stress and selfishness, self-care, and obsessive individuality, emptiness can offer absolution.