x, 306 pages ;25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part 1.I see you --The power of being seen --How not to see a person --Illumination --Accompaniment --What is a person? --Good talks --The right questions --Part 2.I see you in your struggles --The epidemic of blindness --Hard conversations --How do you serve a friend who is in despair? --The art of empathy --How were you shaped by your sufferings? --Part 3.I see you with your strengths --Personality: what energy do you bring into the room? --Life tasks --Life stories --How do your ancestors show up in your life? --What is wisdom?
According to David Brooks, "There is one skill that lies at the heart of any healthy person, family, school, community organization, or society: the ability to see someone else deeply and make them feel seen-to accurately know another person, to let them feel valued, heard, and understood." Drawing from the fields of psychology and neuroscience and from the worlds of theater, philosophy, history and education, one of the nation's leading writers and commentators helps us become more understanding and considerate toward others, and to find the joy that comes from being seen. 'How to Know a Person' is a practical, heartfelt guide to the art of truly knowing another person in order to foster deeper connections at home, at work, and throughout our lives.
1. Caring. 2. Interpersonal relations. 3. Social interaction. 4. Social psychology. Dynamic Details