How Lucky Am I

In this poignant, affirming, and beautifully illustrated journey, social media sensation Mr Skelly explores the ups and downs of existence and discovers the makings of a meaningful life.

"How lucky am I, to have lost what I wanted, to find what I deserved"

Join beloved Mr Skelly, a gentle skeleton wandering across lush landscapes and treacherous terrains, through times of joy, loss, grief and love, to find his family and – ultimately – a safe home.

Along the way, he discovers life lessons which help us remember …

In this poignant, affirming, and beautifully illustrated journey, social media sensation Mr Skelly explores the ups and downs of existence and discovers the makings of a meaningful life.

"How lucky am I, to have lost what I wanted, to find what I deserved"

Join beloved Mr Skelly, a gentle skeleton wandering across lush landscapes and treacherous terrains, through times of joy, loss, grief and love, to find his family and – ultimately – a safe home.

Along the way, he discovers life lessons which help us remember what to hold onto and what to let go of, to realise how lucky we all are, because this beautifully fragile present moment is truly all we have.

Mr Skelly invites you to shift your lens, make peace with what you can’t control, appreciate what can’t be seen, and live your life to the utmost of your ability.

How Lucky Am I is a simple reminder that, in the end, we're all made of the same bones. With gentle words and hand-painted imagery, this book hopes to shine a softer light on what's often overlooked - and maybe, in doing so, help us remember what truly matters.

2 editions

Paperback, 128 pages

Published by Ten Speed Press.

Reviews

Amber Herbert reviewed How Lucky Am I by Christian Watson

Simplistic Positivity Pointers Given by a Quaint but Adorable Skeleton

3 stars

I was first introduced to Mr. Skelly on Instagram and was pleased to see this book pop up on NetGalley. The illustrations are beautiful and exactly what I expected. The content of the book, however, could have been elevated a little more. While the themes are important, the narrative never strayed from surface-level emotions and self-improvement mantras. If Watson delved a little deeper, dared to use Mr. Skelly to skirt heavier themes, the book would have become more than nice art with simplistic ideas.

Thank you to Ten Speed Press and NetGalley for the advanced copy.