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The Whole Book
Every chapter, all three parts. 26 chapters and an afterword.
The Book for One Person
Part One (self-discovery) and Part Three (understanding people): everything you can read and use on your own. 20 chapters.
The Book for Two or More
Part Two (between us): sharing a home, work or care with partners, family, housemates, co-parents or coworkers. 6 chapters.
Understanding People
Part Three on its own: how feelings, stress, trust, change, grief and love work. 17 chapters.
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Last updated: October 2026