How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Offering a pragmatic and heartfelt approach, this guide is dedicated to mastering the art of truly understanding others, fostering deeper connections in our homes, workplaces, and lives. Penned by the author of The Road to Character and The Second Mountain, David Brooks, it explores the critical skill of seeing someone deeply and making them feel valued—an ability integral to healthy individuals, families, schools, community organizations, and societies.
According to Brooks, the capacity to see another person profoundly and make them feel seen is a foundational skill. Despite its importance, humans often fall short in this aspect, leaving many feeling invisible and misunderstood. In How to Know a Person, Brooks provides practical guidance, posing essential questions: What type of attention should be directed toward someone to truly know them? What conversations foster a genuine understanding? Which aspects of a person's story deserve attention?
Driven by curiosity and a commitment to personal growth, Brooks draws insights from psychology, neuroscience, theater, philosophy, history, and education. The result is a welcoming, optimistic, and holistic approach to human connection. This book aims to cultivate a more empathetic and considerate mindset, offering joy in the act of being truly seen. Beyond individual growth, How to Know a Person suggests a potential remedy for a society marked by fragmentation, hostility, and misperception.
Brooks contends that the act of seeing another person is profoundly creative, prompting reflection on how we can perceive depth in others and, in turn, discover greater dimensions within ourselves. For those in search of connection and a desire to be truly understood, How to Know a Person is a compelling guide.
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