The first time I read POF was about 10 years ago.  I had been studying Steiner's writings for about 3 years or so.  I made it as far as the middle point of Chap 3.  2 or 3 years later, I was better prepared.  I spent maybe 7 months on Part 1 alone.  Every imaginable obstacle (health,mine or my family's) came about. After finanlly finishing it, I realized that a small handful of analogies made it possible for me to get at least to GROUND level (element earth,'what is different?)  the main one was : you're in a music class, taking melodic dictation..  who is playing the trombone ?   Michael ?

   I've re-read it every 2 years or so since then......each time, a little easier......Name of Chapter 3 ?    I wouldn't bother with a name for that one.....for me it's radically different each time.....   after a handful of readings of POF..... I would venture to say that I 'understand' about ........ 3% in relation to it's potential for 'understandin'   .... have you ever tried to explain California coastal weather to someone from Davenport, Iowa ?.......

    If i were let alone on an island, guess which ONE book I would select for the rest of my life ?.....pure GENIUS, .....