How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen

How to Know a Person by David Brooks is a New York Times bestseller and a profound guide to building genuine human connection—at home, at work, and in everyday life.

Blending insights from psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and art, Brooks explores how to truly see and understand others, making them feel valued and heard. With warmth and wisdom, he offers practical advice and reflective questions that help us cultivate empathy, improve our conversations, and bridge the divides that fragment modern society.

More than a book about communication, it’s a roadmap to a more compassionate and connected way of living.