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The Second Mountain by David Brooks
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Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN: 978-0141990903
Reader’s Age: Adults 18+
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Author: David Brooks
Release Date: May 26, 2020
Genre: Self Help & Motivation
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The Second Mountain by David Brooks – A Bestselling Guide to Living a Life of Purpose and Commitment
About the Book
The Second Mountain is David Brooks’ honest look at what happens after you reach the top of the goals you were told to chase. This #1 New York Times bestseller shows readers how real meaning comes from commitment, not personal achievement alone.
About the Author
David Brooks is an op-ed columnist for The New York Times and a regular voice on PBS NewsHour. He also teaches at Yale University and is the bestselling author of The Road to Character and The Social Animal, making him one of America’s most trusted writers on character and meaning.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is for anyone who has hit a goal, a promotion, or a milestone and still felt something was missing. It is especially helpful for readers going through a career change, a personal setback, or a quiet search for deeper meaning in daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is The Second Mountain by David Brooks worth reading?
Yes. It is a #1 New York Times bestseller and one of the most recommended books on finding purpose and building a meaningful life after personal success.
What is The Second Mountain book about in simple terms?
It explains why chasing personal success on your “first mountain” often feels empty, and how committing to family, work, faith, and community builds a happier “second mountain” life.
Is this book good for someone going through a life transition?
Absolutely. Many readers pick up The Second Mountain during a career change, loss, or personal reset, since it offers real guidance on rebuilding purpose from the ground up.
| Weight | 300 g |
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| Dimensions | 13 × 2.1 × 19.8 cm |
Readers will follow Brooks as he explores four commitments that shape a meaningful life: family, vocation, philosophy or faith, and community. Through real stories of people who found joy through dependence rather than independence, the book offers a roadmap away from self-focused living. It challenges the idea that freedom and success alone bring happiness. By the final page, readers walk away with a clearer sense of what truly lasting fulfillment looks like.
