NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A practical, heartfelt guide to the art of truly knowing another person and fostering deeper connections at home, at work, and throughout our lives—from the author of The Road to Character and The Second MountainAs David Brooks observes, “There is one skill that lies at the heart of any healthy person, family, school, community organization, or society: the ability to see someone else deeply and make them feel ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Everybody tells you to live for a cause larger than yourself, but how exactly do you do it? The author of The Road to Character explores what it takes to lead a meaningful life in a self-centered world.“Deeply moving, frequently eloquent and extraordinarily incisive.”—The Washington PostEvery so often, you meet people who radiate joy—who seem to know why they were put on this earth, ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • David Brooks challenges us to rebalance the scales between the focus on external success—“résumé virtues”—and our core principles.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE ECONOMISTWith the wisdom, humor, curiosity, and sharp insights that have brought millions of readers to his New York Times column and his previous bestsellers, David Brooks has consistently illuminated our dai...

Move When God Say Move is a raw, gripping, and soul-heavy street drama about purpose, pain, and the price of disobedience.Set in the heart of Philadelphia and the trap-infested streets of Atlanta, this semi-autobiographical debut by David Brooks takes you deep inside the mind of a man caught between God's call and the devil's temptation. As a rising music producer trying to escape the game, finding himself surrounded by loyalty, betrayal, ambition, and enemies wearing the face of f...

In this witty and bestselling look at the cultural consequences of the information age, David Brooks coins a new word, Bobo, to describe today’s upper class—those who have wed the bourgeois world of capitalist enterprise to the hippie values of the bohemian counterculture.Do you believe that spending $15,000 on a media center is vulgar, but that spending $15,000 on a slate shower stall is a sign that you are at one with the Zenlike rhythms of nature? Do yo...

Nonfiction from Malcolm Gladwell, Francine Prose, Jonathan Franzen, and more: "There is not a dud in the bunch. [An] exhilarating collection." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)Whether a personal reflection on a wife's decline from Alzheimer's, a critique of the overdiagnosis of mood disorders, a lighthearted look at menopause, a friend's commentary on David Foster Wallace's heartbreaking suicide, or a memoir of teaching underprivileged children, this co...

"Mako has a lot of wise things to say about beauty in this book . . . one point is worth emphasizing: Beauty refreshes. Beauty alters. Beauty is a revolution in outlook. That makes beauty both a potent balm and a potent provocation, especially in times like these." —from the foreword by David Brooks, New York Times columnist and author of How to Know a PersonOutreach Magazine Resource of the YearChristianity Today Book Awa...

Atheism, in the broadest sense, is an absence of belief in the existence of deities. Less broadly, atheism is a rejection of the belief that any deities exist. In an even narrower sense, atheism is specifically the position that there are no deities. Atheism is contrasted with theism, which in its most general form is the belief that at least one deity exists.The first individuals to identify themselves as atheists lived in the 18th century during the Age of Enlightenment. The Frenc...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWith unequaled insight and brio, New York Times columnist David Brooks has long explored and explained the way we live. Now Brooks turns to the building blocks of human flourishing in a multilayered, profoundly illuminating work grounded in everyday life. This is the story of how success happens, told through the lives of one composite American couple, Harold and Erica. Drawing on a wealth of current research from numer...

Lessons From the Christian Saints follows the journey of young David, who, through the stories his grandmother shares, discovers the virtues of faith, charity, humility, and sacrifice.As he learns about famous Christian saints like St. Francis, St. Teresa, and St. Augustine, David embarks on a path of self-discovery and growth, learning how small acts of kindness and courage can make a big difference in the world.This playful book encourages children to incorporate...

Eliza's Secret Prayer Garden is a story about a young girl named Eliza who discovers a hidden garden in her grandmother’s backyard.As she spends time in the garden, Eliza learns that prayer is not just about asking for help but also about reflection, gratitude, and connecting with nature. Guided by Fernwick the talking fern, and other whimsical garden creatures, Eliza’s journey takes her through moments of joy, challenges, and personal growth.This story teaches chi...

Exploring the Beauty of African Masks takes young readers on an exciting journey with Amina, a curious girl who uncovers the secrets behind the stunning masks of African cultures.Through vibrant storytelling, Amina learns about the importance of masks in celebrations, rituals, and storytelling. From colorful animal masks to warrior masks, she discovers how each design holds unique meanings and connects to ancient traditions.This book not only celebrates African art...