Stress did a number on me, but I wasn't about to let it become the "guest that came to dinner and stayed for the entire Olympics." This book includes 9 causes of stress and 14 ways to reduce your stress. In an effort to showcase various subjects/topics that are appropriate for POD (Print on Demand) publishing or Internet publishing, the author has put this book together. In addition to the Stress article, it showcases personal essays, poetry, excerpts from a personal memoir and a family memoir, and even a little humor. She and her husband wrote the children's story together. The author is a polio survivor, and there are also writings that pertain to post-polio. They are included for those who live with a chronic illness or disability, and for their caregivers. It is the author's hope that you, the reader, will find some inspiration to write your own stories and to do your own publishing. She has used Xulon Press, Instant Publisher, iUniverse, and currently CreateSpace. Check them out, and you'll be on your way to an adventure. Fulfill a dream. Amaze your family. Pass on your heritage. Share your thoughts. Be a published author. It can all become a reality.