The book consists of three parts. The first part examines coping skills through examples from the lives of individuals who managed to cope with their adversity and did not lose heart. The second part offers "rules of coping" to help develop special personality traits that allow us to control our thinking and behavior in a difficult situation. People who have learned to overcome shocks are objective, responsive and able to think positively. They are able to communicate and do not hesitate to seek help from family, friends, colleagues, support groups and professionals. The third part introduces the reader to real life situations showing how people coped with heavy blows of fate and successfully overcame them. With all the complexity and confusion of our existence, we can really make life the way we want it to be.The book is intended for a wide range of readers.