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The Road to Character

By David Brooks
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The Road to Character by David Brooks delves into the inner journey of fostering deeper values and virtues, contrasting our society's focus on external success. Through powerful profiles of historical figures, Brooks explores how building moral character is a path to achieving true fulfilment and meaning in life. The book encourages readers to prioritise humility and service over self-promotion and personal advancement.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the development of deeper moral virtues and defining true character, beyond superficial success. It offers insightful reflections on personal growth, drawing on historical figures to illustrate paths to building a more meaningful, contented life.

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The Road to Character

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The No. 1 New York Times bestseller on the secret to leading a good life.

We live in a Big Me culture: universities and businesses alike reward goal-oriented superstars, and those who self-promote are most likely to thrive. But what does this say about us?

David Brooks argues that our hunger for wealth and status is eroding our ability to create meaningful inner lives. To show us how to live better, he looks at people whose sense of humility was fundamental to their success. What they all understood was a simple but counterintuitive truth: in order to fulfil yourself, you must learn how to forget yourself.

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David Brooks' The Road to Character is praised for its profound insights and philosophical elegance. The book is lauded for being powerful and thought-provoking, encouraging readers to reflect on deeper values beyond the superficial. It is seen as a significant contribution to discussions on living a meaningful life, with its engaging narrative and moral depth resonating with readers. Brooks is recognised for leading a countercultural call to return to traditional virtues amidst modern self-obsession.

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ISBN: 9780141980362

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 237g

Pages: 320

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David Brooks Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Penguin Books Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology Self-Help & Personal Development

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About the Author

David Brooks is a columnist for The New York Times and frequent broadcaster. His previous books include the bestsellers The Social Animal and Bobos in Paradise. His New York Times columns reach over 800,000 readers across the globe.

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