This unique text provides a broad introduction to qualitative analysis together with concrete demonstrations and comparisons of five major approaches. Leading scholars analyze the same narrative, featuring Teresa, a young opera singer who experienced a career-changing illness. After vividly exemplifying what these approaches look like in action, the researchers probe their similarities and differences; their distinctive purposes and strengths; the role, style, and subjectivity of the individual researcher; and the scientific and ethical complexities of conducting qualitative research. Also included are Teresa’s responses to each analysis of her experience and an exploration of the involvement of participants in qualitative research.