From Downsizing to Recovery is an excellent resource for the corporate executive and business planner looking for new insights into how downsizing and outplacement relate to business planning, human resource planning and legal realities, as well as for the line managers who need guidance through a minefield of issues and problems. The authors have artfully woven a story line into the book that traces the chain of events in the decision of a country to downsize. Readers will find it easy to identify with the characters and follow their journey through downsizing to recovery cycle.