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The experience is further enriched by \u003cstrong\u003ethree downloadable songs by singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by themes explored in the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrelude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI. The View from the Brink:\u003c\/strong\u003e What I Can See from Here\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eII. Young \u0026amp; Old:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Dance of the Generations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIII. Getting Real:\u003c\/strong\u003e From Illusion to Reality\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIV. Work \u0026amp; Vocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Writing a Life\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV. Keep Reaching Out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staying Engaged with the World\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVI. Keep Reaching In:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staying Engaged with Your Soul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVII. Over the Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Where We Go When We Die\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostlude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the Brink of Everything\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling book for anyone interested in \u003cstrong\u003eaging, personal growth, spirituality, purpose, vocation, and living a meaningful life\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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