In this one compact volume by a leading friendship expert you will find an interesting overview about friendship that cites key research into its mental and physical benefits as well as the author's "Friendship Oath." You will also discover her original friendship affirmations plus two dozen famous friendship quotes, exercises to improve friendship at work and in your personal life, a bibliography, and resources. About the Author: Jan Yager, Ph.D., a sociologist and a friendship and relationship coach and expert, is author of When Friendship Hurts, published by Simon & Schuster, with translations in 23 languages with 3 more in preparation, and Friendshifts, in 8 foreign editions.Other titles include 125 Ways to Meet the Love of Your Life and Productive Relationships: 57 Strategies for Building Stronger Business Connections. She's taught at Penn State and the University of Connecticut, and travels extensively,speaking about friendship and her other areas of expertise. Interviewed on Oprah, Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, CNN, BBC, and Sunrise (Australia), for more information, go to:drjanyager.com or whenfriendshiphurts.com.