"Women getting smart are women facing life without the expectations of satisfying at the expense of losing the most essential person, self! The words of Mama, "these women better get smart, " resound throughout life. A simplistic message of coping with adversities is to learn from the experiences of others. Learn to love without becoming depleted, defeated, dejected, rejected, beguiled and exploited. Find peace, love, and happiness within yourself, get smart!"--P. [4] of cover.