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pcdbigfoot 's review for:
The Road to Character
by David Brooks
Interesting idea - examining what defines character, and looking at the multifaceted, sometimes very complex ways it reveals itself. I liked the very diverse set of examples Brooks chose, and appreciated that these folks were often imperfect, yet exemplary. I also enjoyed the nuanced analysis on when one is motivated internally verses externally.
My primary issue is that Brooks tends towards wordiness, and his analysis wanders. It feels like this book served to give homework more than directly teaching me. That's not bad, but it's not as strong a recommendation to read this book as I thought I'd give.
My primary issue is that Brooks tends towards wordiness, and his analysis wanders. It feels like this book served to give homework more than directly teaching me. That's not bad, but it's not as strong a recommendation to read this book as I thought I'd give.