Preface
Introduction
PART I: WHY FRIENDSHIP MATTERS
A New View of Friendship
Making Friends on the Playground and at Harvard
Exploring Levels of Friendship
PART II: HOW FRIENDSHIP WORKS
What Can We Do about Criticism?
Who Has Time for Friends Anyway?
Whom Can You Call during a Crisis?
Why Should I Share My Weaknesses with You?
Can You Trust Others to Tell You the Truth?
Does Anyone Really Listen to You?
Are Your Secrets Safe with a Friend?
Who Checks Up on You?
PART III: HOW FRIENDSHIP HELPS
Helping Me Love My Spouse
Helping Me Love My Children
Helping Me in My Career
Helping Me Get Fit
Helping Me Develop My Mind
Helping My Spirit
PART IV: HOW FRIENDSHIP HELPS OUR SPIRIT
Jesus As a Model of Friendship and Life
Making Friendship Happen!
Appendix: Commonly Asked Questions about Our Friendship
David C. Bentall is a successful businessman and management consultant. He consults for family businesses, provides executive life coaching, and regularly teaches workshops at the Business Families Centre at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
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