Mental retardation which is observed globally is responsible for endless human suffering and a hot debatable topic of discussion and incessant research. The past few decades have witnessed an unprecedented eruption of people with mental retardation where people with retardation constitute a prominent mention in many countries. The book, 'Mentally Retarded Children: Stress And Coping Resources Among Indian Mothers' portrays a bird's eye view of mental retardation and coping strategies of Indian mothers. Mental retardation and associated social stigma have caused untold human suffering, social upheavals and crippled the social stature of the families. The book is useful for academicians, policymakers, scholars, researchers, health professionals, social workers and people involved in mental retardation research.