The Well Woman Handbook (Penguin Health Care & Fitness)

Challenging the view that health care consists of prevention rather than cure, this book shows women how to take control of their own bodies instead of leaving it up to doctors. It looks at diet, work, leisure, relationships, environment and explains how these affect a woman's total well-being. The author is a journalist and broadcaster and writes for "Woman", "Woman and Home", "Just 17" and "Country Living".