How to Know a Person by David Brooks

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How to Know a Person by David Brooks is a New York Times bestselling, practical and heartfelt guide to truly seeing others deeply and being deeply seen, at home, at work, and throughout life. From the bestselling author of The Second Mountain and The Road to Character. Order today from Bangladesh's leading online bookstore.

About the Book

How to Know a Person is a New York Times bestselling exploration of one of the most essential, and most neglected, human skills: the ability to truly see another person, and to make them feel valued, heard, and understood. As David Brooks observes, this ability lies at the heart of every healthy relationship, family, school, and community — and yet so many people move through life feeling invisible or misunderstood. In this book, Brooks sets out to help readers do better, asking essential questions: What kind of attention should we bring to another person? What kind of conversations actually build connection? Which parts of someone's story deserve our real attention?

Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, history, and even the world of theater, Brooks offers a warm, curious, and deeply researched approach to human connection. The book distinguishes between "Illuminators," people who make others feel truly seen through tenderness, curiosity, and generosity, and "Diminishers," who leave others feeling small or invisible, and shows readers practical ways to become more of the former. Structured around the ideas of seeing people in their struggles, their strengths, and the fuller arc of their life stories, the book blends real research with Brooks's own reflections and everyday anecdotes, offering both a philosophy of connection and concrete tools — like asking better questions and truly listening to understand rather than to respond. At its core, How to Know a Person is a hopeful, practical response to a fragmented, distracted world, offering a path toward deeper empathy and more meaningful relationships.

Why Choose This Book?

• A New York Times bestseller: Widely praised as one of the most important books on human connection in recent years.
• From a leading writer and thinker: Written by David Brooks, New York Times columnist and bestselling author of The Second Mountain and The Road to Character.
• Grounded in real research: Draws on psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and history rather than surface-level advice.
• Practical as well as philosophical: Offers concrete tools for better conversations and deeper listening, not just abstract theory.
• Relevant to every relationship: Applies to family, friendships, workplaces, and communities alike.

About the Author: David Brooks

David Brooks is one of America's leading writers and commentators. He is an op-ed columnist for The New York Times, a writer for The Atlantic, and a regular contributor to PBS NewsHour. He is the bestselling author of several previous books, including The Second Mountain, The Road to Character, The Social Animal, Bobos in Paradise, and On Paradise Drive, known for blending research, philosophy, and personal reflection into accessible, thought-provoking writing.

Who Should Read This Book?

• Anyone looking to build deeper, more meaningful relationships in their personal or professional life
• Readers interested in psychology, empathy, and the art of real conversation
• Leaders and managers wanting to better understand and connect with their teams
• Fans of David Brooks's previous work, including The Second Mountain and The Road to Character
• Anyone feeling disconnected in an age of distraction and division

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