Everyone experiences those times when it seems like nothing is going right. How can we get back that inner peace we so desire? With her signature wit, Karen Scalf Linamen helps women put it all into perspective. She shows how to feel alive and vibrant despite our circumstances. With hilarious true stories and plain-sense practicality, this book is just what women need when life seems to be falling apart at the seams.

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The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off -- The face is familiar but I can't quite remember my name -- I went jogging once but my thighs rubbed so much my pantyhose caught on fire -- Don't blame me, the voices in my head made me do it -- Peace, joy, hope : now playing at a theater near you -- Some days it's not worth chewing through the restraints -- Never take a laxative and a sleeping pill on the same night -- You can't always believe your own eyes -- Help! I'm talking and I can't shut up -- Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again -- Follow your dreams (except the one where you're at school in your underwear) -- Where are we going and why am I in this handbasket? -- What would Scooby do?