"It Could Be Worse: A Motivational Tour of Tragic Things That Did Not Happen to You" is the answer to the question we ask ourselves after experiencing something annoying, embarrassing, unfortunate or tragic. This darkly humorous, and informative anthology is a morbidly motivational guide that uses the suffering of others to make it a little easier to carry on. Contained within are the stories of unlucky people, untimely deaths, and unfortunate animals. Each subject is illuminated with a unique blend of rich detail, irreverent commentary, and colorful description. It Could Be Worse is 220 pages with eighty-eight full color photos, illustrations, graphs and tables.