TheSecondMountain

In his book, The Second Mountain, David Brooks explores four crucial commitments that define a life filled with purpose and meaning. These commitments are to a spouse and family, to a vocation, to a philosophy or faith, and to a community. According to Brooks, our personal fulfillment hinges on how effectively we choose and execute these commitments.

Throughout The Second Mountain, Brooks profiles numerous individuals who have led deeply satisfying and committed lives. He draws on their wisdom to offer guidance on selecting a partner, choosing a career path, living by a particular philosophy, and integrating all of our commitments into a cohesive purpose.

However, The Second Mountain is not merely a self-help book. Brooks uses his observations to provide a commentary on society's values. He argues that we live in a culture that prioritizes individualism at the cost of community and collective action. To repair our social fabric, he suggests that we must make deeper commitments - to other people, to our communities, and to causes that matter to us. The Second Mountain offers readers a roadmap to doing just that.

作者简介

DavidBrooksisapoliticalandculturalcommentator.HeiscurrentlyacolumnistforTheNewYorkTimesandacommentatoronPBSNewsHour.HehaspreviouslyworkedforWashingtonTimes,TheWallStreetJournal,TheWeeklyStandard,Newsweek,TheAtlanticMonthlyandNationalPublicRadio.