About the Book: How to Know a Person by David Brooks is a heartfelt and practical guide to building deeper human connections through truly seeing and understanding others. Brooks argues that the ability to make people feel valued and heard is at the heart of healthy relationships, families, workplaces, and communities. Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, and the arts, he offers tools and insights for better conversations, attention, and empathy.The book addresses a widespread sense of invisibility and disconnection in society and provides a hopeful path toward greater understanding.Ultimately, Brooks shows that seeing others clearly can also help us see something greater in ourselves.