I've suddenly lost my address book files.

My mail doesn't have it's address memory either.
Please help.

Safe boot
* shutdown
* start the Mac and *wait* for the startup chime to sound
* after the sound, press and hold down the shift key
* keep holding and *wait* until the grey  Apple logo appears
* now release the shift key and just wait (it could take a few minutes)
* eventually the login screen appears with the words SAFE BOOT
Continue to log in. Open Contacts. Do you see your contacts now. If yes, then restart normally and see if you can still see contacts. If no, the problem is in one of the items disabled by safe boot.
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