Carr’s articles for The New York Times, where he joined the business section in 2002, remain as relevant and readable today.

We have sorely needed the grounding provided by Final Draft.

The mostly chronological layout of this collection allows readers to see Carr develop his style and hone his skills.

The most powerful selections, about Carr’s early struggles with cocaine and alcohol addiction, frequently serve up observations stunning in their candor and self-awareness.

Throughout the book, Carr displays profound care about his craft, flashes of humor, and, when necessary, genuine fangs: See his 2015 piece about a neighbor’s cat, and witness the gleam of his verbal scalpel that vivisects Coulter.