Discusses chronic illness, including some of the different types of illnesses, the difficulty of diagnosing them, and the adjustments that are required to live with such illnesses.
Contains a first-hand account of one boy's struggle with a brain injury, how these types of injuries affect peoples' lives, and what is being done to help people with brain injuries.
Tells the story of Sheila, a high school student suffering from severe emotional disturbance, and her attempts to cope by venting her rage, cutting herself, and starving herself before getting the help she needs to begin to recover.