Underachievement is described in this book as a phenomenon that has the potential to keep the afflicted student in a state of inertia if not realized and helped.
In Overcoming Underachievement, Barbara Walsh-McCaffrey explores possible reasons for underachievement while sharing her own struggles and subsequent triumph over underachievement. She offers credible solutions while stressing the importance of parental involvement and communication between the student, parents, and teachers. Personality traits and other influences such as immigration, bullying, and environmental factors that may affect the learning process are also discussed.