Exploring the richness of human emotions, this book offers creative approaches to dealing effectively with the pains as well as the pleasures of life. Dr. Albin clarifies what emotions really are and how they influence people. She explains sadness and grief, fear and anxiety, anger, love, joy, guilt, jealousy, and hate. She considers emotional differences between men and women and gives advice about helping children with their feelings. "Through many stories of women's lives, the author helps us identify ways of approaching solutions to the problems that result from various crises and emotional upheavals in our lives." Patricia K. Miller, United Church of Christ.