The Road to Character

from hardlyhardy

Building character, like life itself, is a journey, and we get that point with the title of the David Brooks book "The Road to Character." We may be born with a certain personality, but not with character. That's something that takes a lifetime to develop, assuming we even bother to try. Brooks s...

from kaulsu

Albeit a bit preachy in spots, this modern-day [Profiles in Courage] was an enjoyable and enlightening read. Brooks impressed me during the 2016 election season by appearing as a "conservative" with a brain fully engaged and not merely an ideologue. I am glad to have read this.

from Writermala

I was intrigued by this book just reading the blurb. The mention of "Resume Values" vs. "Eulogy Values," grabbed me hook, line, and sinker. Seeing how much the definition of "character" has changed over the years, it is indeed a monumental task that David Brooks has undertaken in this book. Brook...

from dooney

I really enjoyed David Brooks earlier books, and he tells a story well but.... The Road to Character contains some interesting profiles of people that I do believe are fascinating, good research and social analysis, and some thoughtful observations, yet, there is a sense of whinging about the boo...

from ToddSherman

"I will be conquered; I will not capitulate." That sounds like Samuel Beckett, but it's actually Samuel Johnson. While Beckett wrestled with words and narrative structures, Johnson battled with physical limitations and inner demons. Both expressed something only a minor fraction of humanity can h...