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Virtual Author Event – David Brooks author of "How to Know a Person"
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Join us for a virtual event with David Brooks, the insightful New York Times op-ed columnist, writer for The Atlantic, and regular commentator on PBS NewsHour. Brooks will discuss his latest #1 New York Times bestseller, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen.
In a society often marked by fragmentation and misunderstanding, Brooks argues that the most essential skill for a healthy life and community is the ability to truly see another person and make them feel valued. Drawing on insights from psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy, he offers a practical, heartfelt guide to fostering deeper, more meaningful human connections. Learn how to be an "illuminator," a person who makes others feel "lit up" by asking the right kind of narrative-driven questions.
Brooks’s work consistently explores the moral, social, and cultural dimensions of modern life. Fans of his previous bestsellers will recognize his trademark blend of intellectual curiosity and emotional wisdom.
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with one of the nation’s leading thinkers as he shares a blueprint for a more connected, empathetic, and humane way of living.
- Date:
- Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Library Event