Living with equality, not having to be perfect in order to raise children well, is the message of Jesper Juul, who has made parenting easier for hundreds of thousands of parents from the North Cape to Sicily. The summary of his unusual life sheds new light on his work and on the man who became the most influential advisor of our time with Danish straightforwardness, wit, and charm, coupled with a deep empathy for families. What motivated him to transition from sailor to family therapist? Why does he consider children to be our most important teachers? What does equality mean in his personal life? This book tells the story of an extraordinary journey, shaped by uncertain times, deep fractures, and strokes of fate, as well as by great successes and an unbridled zest for life.