Using a range of narrative modes of inquiry from psychobiography to discourse analysis 11 chapters look at transition moments from different theoretical perspectives. Among the specific transitions are adolescent identity struggles, the move from school to work, divorce, setbacks in professional careers, the onset of illness, and recovery from addiction. The editors are psychologists from Hebrew U., Israel and Northwestern U., United States. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)