I’d always rolled my eyes when people describe things as ‘happening in slow motion’. Surely everything happens in regular time and it’s only when you replay it in your head that it seems to slow down?But as the car lurched forward and I found myself sailing through the back of the garage, I finally understood what they meant. When a trip to meet his new girlfriend’s grandparents ends in disaster (think a crashed ute, an angry wasp and a cranky farmer with a shotgun), Thomas Mitchell knows one thing for sure: bad days make for great stories. While we might not like to admit it, we can’t help but find a sneaky pleasure in other people’s misfortune. It’s the reason fail compilations rack up millions of views on YouTube or television shows like Funniest Home Videos exist at all. Deep down we’re addicted to the downfall of our fellow humans, and if there was ever a point in history when we needed a laugh, it’s now. Today I FaEUROcaEUROcaEUROcD Up is a collection of tall tales but true that are equal parts hilarious and horrifying; a timely reminder that no matter how terrible things get, they could always be worse. So much worse. Praise for Today I FaEUROcaEUROcaEUROcD Up ‘Today I FaEUROcaEUROcaEUROcaEUROcd Up turns disaster, catastrophes, abject humiliation and pure mortification into gold. Essential reading for anyone who’s been there as many times as I have. Read the book, and you’ll laugh for sure, and you just might also cry.’ Markus Zusak “You know those days where everything goes wrong? We’ve all had them and now Thomas Mitchell has written a book about them. It’s very funny. You can do what we love to do the most… laugh at other people’s expense.‘ Larry Emdur "If you’re in need of a good laugh do yourself a favour and give it a read.’ Francesca Hung "Thomas Mitchell has written a book. He says it’s hilarious and I concur!‘ Samantha Armytage "I’m reading this - it’s so good. Thomas Mitchell is very funny. And talented. If you want a laugh and a great read - can’t recommend it enough.’ Sally Obermeder "He’s hilarious!‘ Kylie Gillies