Whether youre toiling through the depths of thesis research, about to embark on further study or supervising others on the journey, these 23 stories will entertain and inspire. At times humorous, poignant and uplifting, theres plenty to learn from the struggles and success of those who survived a thesis to tell the tale. The real-world advice and hundreds of tips and tricks will help you make the most of this significant stage of your life. Dr Marilyn Waring is known internationally for her groundbreaking work in political economy, development assistance and human rights. In New Zealand she is a distinguished public intellectual, a leading feminist thinker and an environmentalist. She now works in the Institute of Public Policy at AUT University, focusing on the supervision of post-graduate theses. Professor Kate Kearins completed her PhD in 1997 focusing on power relations in local government. She has authored over 100 academic papers, with more than 50 of these appearing in refereed journals. She has been joint-recipient of several international awards for case research and won the AUT Vice-Chancellors award for Excellence in Research Supervision in 2009.