How to Know a Person

How to Know a Person (2023) challenges us to set aside our egos and look beyond people’s superficial traits to really get to know them: their stories, their passions, their motivations, and more. It acknowledges that being able to see someone and make them feel seen is hard –⁠ and yet it’s essential for cultivating healthy relationships. Fortunately, with some dedication, we can all learn how to have healthier, deeper conversations; give people quality attention; and see people in all their delightful complexity.

• Personal growth-seekers
• Those starving for human connection and companionship
• Coaches, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and HR professionals

David Brooks is a commentator and author who writes for the New York Times, the Atlantic, and other publications. He’s a correspondent for PBS NewHour as well as NBC’s Meet the Press. His best-selling books on sociology, politics, and culture include Bobos in Paradise and The Social Animal.