Peter Lovenheim has written a comprehensive book that should be read by any individual who is serious about seeking a full-time or part-time career as a mediator. His research, insights, and knowledge of the field allow him to offer very practical and useful feedback to the reader who is trying to decide their career options-- Arnold T. Shienvold, Ph.D., president, the Association for Conflict Resolution A unique guide for anyone considering entering the mediation field-- The good news is that mediation is great work and there is plenty of conflict to go around- More challenging is choosing your own specific path of development and understanding what it will take to be effective in different types of mediation practice. Peter's book is exceptional in comprehensively and realistically describing career options in the field of mediation-- James C. Melamed, CEO and cofounder, Mediate-com.