by David Brooks
First published 2023
David Brooks examines a fundamental human challenge: we consistently fail to truly know one another. People everywhere feel invisible and misunderstood despite our constant interactions. Brooks identifies the core skill missing from healthy relationships, families, schools, and communities. He asks practical questions about attention, conversation, and storytelling that can transform how we connect. Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, theater, philosophy, history, and education, Brooks creates an integrated method for human connection. The book teaches readers to become more understanding and considerate. It shows how genuine seeing can remedy a society fractured by hostility and misperception. Brooks argues that truly seeing another person creates profound change for both observer and observed. The book serves anyone seeking deeper connection and the universal desire to be understood.
Genres: psychology, self-help, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: self-improvement, social-commentary
432 pages · Paperback · Random House Large Print