This book contains a sequence of chapters that take you on a connected journey toward learning the art of saying no with grace. It opens with an introductory chapter about the prison of the eternal “yes” and the unseen key to freedom. It then moves to Chapter One, which explains the fear of rejection and its psychological and social roots, as well as the essence of personal boundaries. Chapter Two explores the art of elegant refusal through the golden rules of assertive politeness. Chapter Three offers a catalog of exceptional responses to awkward situations involving promises, money, work, and social life. Finally, Chapter Four discusses how to live with other people’s anger, before the closing chapter affirms that your freedom begins with “no.”