"Thank You for Smoking" is a satirical novel by Christopher Buckley that follows the life of Nick Naylor, a smooth-talking lobbyist for the tobacco industry. The story explores his efforts to promote smoking while navigating the challenges posed by anti-tobacco activists, the media, and his own moral dilemmas. The novel cleverly critiques the influence of corporate interests on public health and the art of persuasion. Through humor and wit, it highlights the absurdities of the tobacco debate and the lengths to which individuals will go to defend their beliefs and livelihoods.