How can I get iPhoto to open?

Suddelnly, after working perfectly since I bought this iMac, iPhoto won't open. It's there in the dock but it simply won't open. I am very worried about my photos and ensuring that they are there AND that I can access them. Online forum don't give any clear guidance. Can anyone give this computer illiterate iMac user some really clear instructions as to how to solve this problem? Thanks.

Do you get any errors or any on-screen messages when you try to open it? If not then you may need to rebuild the iPhoto Library. Please read:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2638
and see how the instructions there work for you.

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