This wonderfully illustrated guide is very helpful for lay people and all seeking to understand one's inner life, as well as a help for therapists and their clients. The illustrations touch a universal understanding of each part of our inner world and how it impacts our outer world. The explanations and vignettes that accompany the illustrations allow the reader to easily comprehend the psychology model of parts work as defined by Internal Family Systems(created by Dr. Richard Schwartz). The book allows us to deeply understand, laugh, make personal connections and give us practical tools. I loved it and keep reading it over and over.