The Missing Piece Meets the Big O

This is a great story that I have actually used both as a parent and in my work as a psychologist. I have read it to my children to increase their understanding of boundaries and the idea of wanting vs. needing someone else or others in their lives. In my practice, I have found it helpful in working with patients with codependency issues. It helps elaborate the differences between dependence, interdependence and codependence and normalizes the challenges we all face in different ways in our lives. Ironically maybe, the use of characters depersonalizes the discussion and helps patients step outside of themselves for just a minute to see what their behavior may look and feel like to important others in their lives. It's also been very useful in working with patients with borderline personality disorder, as it helps them to better understand the importance of boundaries and the need vs. want idea, too. It includes a great deal of metaphor that is thought-provoking for patients and invites them into a dialogue about the challenges they face in interpersonal relationships. Very often, they can see themselves in the depictions of maladaptive relating, and they gain a new understanding of what's adaptive, why and how to achieve it. It helps solidify and give visual representation to the vital understanding of where they end and others begin.

Such a sweet book. These always make me smile and my son loves when I read these to him.

I got this for my husband to express how much I love him and how he was my missing piece.

Great read

I didn’t think the original book could be beat, but this is the rare time the sequel is better than the original. A true classic and must own. This story is everlasting and good for kids, teens, full blown adults.

Who needs therapy when you have Shel Silverstein? You. You do. Definitely still go to therapy. But also, get this book. It will make you ugly cry and maybe love yourself a little more.

This is a gift for my friend. The hard cover and sleeves are so nice that makes this book a great grownup advice book for anyone who is searching for true love in their life.

Great story. Adults can relate as well. Basically a find yourself first story before trying to find someone else.

I loved this book and the other one: The missing piece. For me both are two sides of the same coin. Very easy to follow, and a deep reflection about relationships. Highly recommended.

L'artista che ha scritto questa storia è Shel Silverstein che in questo libro decide che la circonferenza disegnata con un tratto di matita si interrompa a un certo punto, formi un incavo, e questo essere abbia un'anima e decida di cercare il suo pezzo mancante, uno spicchio anche lui pensante, con tanto d'occhi e volontà. Questa nuova storia di Silverstein è curiosa e il finale sorprendente.

As a counsellor, I used this book and 'The Missing Piece meets the Big O' with clients experiencing breakups and other relationship problems. The wisdom about self and relationships in these 2 books far outreaches their beautiful simplicity.

simple mais immense! j'adore tout ce que shel silverstein a écrit, mais cette série est une de mes préférées. aussi pour les grands

Awesome read for adults. Make you realize how much you forget your ability and keep depending on others