'Happy for You' by Claire Stanford is a wry and insightful tale that explores the contradictions of modern life through the eyes of Evelyn Kominsky Kumamoto, a philosophy dissertation writer turned tech worker. As Evelyn transitions from academia to a Silicon Valley company aiming to commodify happiness, she grapples with questions of meaningful work, commitment, and identity in a culture shaped by algorithms and narrow expectations. In her quest for authentic happiness amidst a sea of reinforced norms, Evelyn's journey is a testament to the enduring power of emotions and the search for personal truth in an increasingly mediated world.