When most people hear the title, they typically say, “yeah, mean people really do suck!” Then I can see them reflecting. And some of them admit that they are wondering, “wait, is he talking about me?”

Best answer I can give you: If you are wondering if you have empathy, you probably don’t. And if you are wondering if you are mean or suck, well who doesn’t? I tell a few stories in the book about times when I was not at my best. Just ask my wife. She’ll tell you. We’ve all been there.

I can tell you that I am not talking about you. In fact, I don’t name anyone directly in the book as being someone who sucks because that would be mean. And all the characters and experiences of mine reflected in the book (except one…you’ll have to read it) are generalized combinations of events to try and protect the innocent.