This publication contains two types of materials generated by the Second Iowa Adult Literacy Congress. Part I consists of summaries of four sessions during which the 40 delegates discussed and offered suggestions on 4 topics: leadership, changes in relationships, self-esteem, and literacy in the workplace. Part II presents special life stories of the delegates, some written before the congress and some following. The thoughts of the delegates are intended to encourage others with reading problems to seek help and create a public awareness and understanding of what it is like to struggle with the written language and symbols. (YLB)