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Focuses on the story of Debbie Dobosz whose baby underwent open-fetal surgery. The condition that brought this about; The procedure used in surgery; Its success.

Examines the friendships of nine women who have known each other for 45 years. They recently celebrated their 50th birthdays in Florida. What life was like when they were young; As they grew up; Their problems.

Discusses how the author overcame the life-threatening illness of clinical depression. With the help of her doctor she lists and talks about the seven steps she took toward helping herself get well. INSET: Facts about depression..

Examines five ordinary people who found five ordinary ways to help the hungry in our land. Gardening for the needy; A restaurant for the homeless; Contributions on aisle #2; Harvesting leftovers in L.A.; Recycling to feed babies.

Offers ways you can help your child if he is the victim of teasing, taunting and physical threats by children. How parents can find clues to hazing; Don't overprotect; Encourage social activities; Help your child develop options; What to do if your child picks on someone.

Presents four inspiring stories from women who have faced misfortune and have overcome the adversity with courage. Mary Jo Richards whose husband left her penniless and with four children; Theresa Montano who has overcome blindness which struck at an early age; Gloria DeBarry who went from welfare mother to Mayor's representative.

Examines three cases where people changed their lifestyles and were able to live on lowered incomes. By changing their values and reshaping their lives they emerged richer than they had been before. INSET: Seven steps to solvency. By B. Bartocci..

Discusses how four women have tackled a part of a vast social problem to make a difference. Ruth Brinker of project Open Hand serves meals to AIDS patients in San Francisco, Calif. Ethel J. Reed feeds and advises the homeless in a Shreveport, La.shelter she opened; Eve Dubrow helps tutor homeless children in Washington, D.C.; Mary Taylor of San Antonio, Tex. and `Project ABC: Any Baby Can,' helping parents of disabled children so they won't abuse their children.

Focuses on families in which happiness isn't measured by salaries, fancy houses or the best car on the block. Reasons why people simplify their lives; Case of the author and her husband, Bill Shirley who gave up their lives as conventional Midwesterners to pursue their dreams; Bill's dream of becoming a ski instructor; The author's dream of being a free-lance writer; Other families.

Describes the activities of the group Wives and Their Cheating Husbands (WATCH). Developing a source of support; Offering help in grieving and repairing self-esteem.