Mary Pipher shares what she has learned in the thirty years she has worked as a clinical psychologist, explaining how people can cope with a variety of life's challenges.
Describes the psychological pitfalls faced by teenage girls growing up in a dangerous world in which violence, sexual harassment, eating disorders, promiscuity, and drug use have become the norm.
Tells the stories of newcomers to the United States, focusing on the author's home community in Nebraska, providing insight into how immigrants view Americans, and showing the effects of U.S. immigration policies.
The author discusses her experiences counseling women who are obsessed with their weight, and offers advice on how women can learn to accept and be at peace with their bodies and appetites.
Offers the tales of refugees who have escaped countries riddled by conflict and ripped apart by war to realize their dream of starting a new life in America, detailing their triumph over adversity.
