Beating the Odds:

About the Book

Beating the Odds profiles eight hidden barriers to college success affecting a significant number of students worldwide. Each barrier is defined in easy-to-read, nonclinical language and includes a detailed discussion of causes, symptoms, professional approaches to treatment, and a variety of highly effective self-help strategies. Author Cheryl Kroll also includes specific exercises for implementing her suggestions. As the first of its kind, written specifically for today’s college students, Beating the Odds should prove to be an invaluable resource for any young adult struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities, high stress, or low self-esteem.

About the Author

Cheryl Kroll has been a community college professor and counselor for nearly twenty years. She holds advanced degrees in English and counseling and currently resides in Los Angeles, California, where she is writing her next book.