Beneath the outward serenity of middle-class American homes, we find a population tormented by problems that have weathered the ages, afflicting men and women since the dawn of mankind. While Americans enjoy a standard of living and "comforts" which may never be known by citizens of other countries, many people in this nation still find themselves in an emotional turmoil reinforced by today's social pressures. Tammy Phillips is a typical American housewife-young, attractive, loved by her family and friends. Her life outwardly appears ideal, yet she is bothered. Her marriage is unstable, her husband neglectful. With each passing day, Tammy finds herself set on a path more daring, more adventurous, than that of the previous day, in an attempt to resolve her enigma. EAGER YOUNG WIFE - a novel dealing with the problems which may confront any individual, a story too often true about many people around us.