A series of stories from real people who were members of Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a support group from people who want to lose weight without gimmics or paying through the nose. (TOPS membership is $25 a year, plus monthly dues from the chapter to cover meeting space rent- often just $2-5 a month). The stories can help get you started, or get you back on track. I enjoyed the positive messages and "you can do it, too!" attitude that pervades this book. There are not magic potions, but there are lots of encouraging people.