The contents are broken down into 4 different parts: Introduction which tells you what the author believes, A Session with Louise, Putting These Ideas To Work and Conclusion. The author claims that "If you do the exercises in YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE progressively as they appear, by the time you finish, you will have begun to change your life". She suggests that you read the book once, then slowly read it again, but this time do each exercise in depth.