Some people climb Mt. Everest or the Eiger Face (pictured on the cover). Other people go for the big challenge of completing a dissertation. The dissertation process is not easy and can leave you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and with a sense of futility. Many graduate students experience for the first time intense frustration, anxiety, a desire to procrastinate, feelings of inadequacy, or a real fear of not finishing your Ph.D. The shadow of an uncompleted dissertation can affect your whole life. It is not enough to have the desire, you must also have the know-how. After you have read all the books and listened to all the advice, if you are still stuck, this book is for you. To complete the dissertation you need a plan that enables you to know the next right step to take. This book will help you to move through the dissertation process toward completion. Barbara A Kee, Ph.D. is a therapist and coach who has helped dozens of All But Dissertation students complete their dissertation.