Joy Freeman , a Jewish English teacher in a Catholic collage , could win an Olympic gold medal in worrying. When Sister Maureen , the college principal , tells her that she stands a chance of promotion - if she can stop worrying - Joy knows she must change her attitude if she is to change her life. Just as she decides to relax and take everything in her stride , terrifying obstacles prevent her . Like her unattractive boyfriend Michael in his tartan boxer shorts , or the conviction that her cousin Deborah's husband is having an affair , or the possibility that she might be eating for two...' I'm sure you won't get pregnant 'Michael explained ' it's the first time I've forgotten to put one on..' Joy's mind was moving very , very slowly , reluctant to accept this new reality. Put what on ? Pregnant ?...Now she really did have something to worry about...A deliciously funny book.