This was an excellent resource for learning how to cope with food allergies and the social situations where they arise. It's written in such a way that the reader can relate to the writer, while still being able to gain the pertinent information. The tips seemed to be very well informed and from people who were used to dealing with severe allergies and their responses to them. It was also great that other anecdotes were included, as to broaden the exposure to different situations where the author herself had either less experience or where a different story could better educate the reader. I am very glad that I decided to buy this, because I feel like it was definitely worth it.