How Lucky Am I
How Lucky Am I
by Christian Watson
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About the Book
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.
Published on Jul 28, 2026
About the Author
From Myrtle Creek, Oregon, animator and designer Christian Watson has long lived by the creed that a person ought to remain a student of many things. Actualizing this, he founded the 1924us studio, a workshop devoted to thoughtful design and the preservation of simpler virtues, talents, and fading skillsets. In 2023, while residing in Tasmania with his wife Elle-May and their two children, he sketched the first likeness of Mr Skelly, a small figure that, to his surprise, came to hold meaning for millions. Christian writes as he works: with plain earnestness, an eye for the unseen and a belief that even the quietest life is extraordinary.
Editorial Reviews
“A tender inspirational volume showcasing drawings of [Christian Watson’s] popular online character Mr. Skelly, a cartoony (think early black-and-whiteLooney Tunes) skeleton living out normal scenes of everyday life, captioned and thought-bubbled with ruminations about how one ought to treasure the time one has on Earth . . . This pulls at the heartstrings.”—Publishers Weekly
“In such a chaotic world, a calming and beautiful book like this one is more necessary than ever.”—Book Riot
“Anyone who has a skeleton inside of them will appreciate this healing book. It will make readers slow down and recognize how lucky they are to be alive.”—Library Journal