IPhoto isn't displaying my source list

When I launch iPhoto, only the menu bar on the top appears. To view the photos, I need to go to View and choose Full Screen. It used to automatically open up with the Source List down the left hand side which made it easier to sort through and organise my folders (albums, events etc). Now I need to toggle between Full Screen or no screen at all. What has happened??
Thanks.

Greetings Monica,
While in iPhoto try going to Window > Zoom.
If that doesn't fix the issue quit iPhoto and remove the following to the trash and restart your computer:
Home > Library > Caches > com.apple.iphoto (anything with this in the name)
Home > Library > Preferences > com.apple.iphoto (anything with this in the name)
Hope that helps!

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