Table of Contents

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

About the Author

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.