The second mountain: the quest for a moral life
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New York : Random House, 2019.
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Book
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First edition.
Physical Desc:
xxxiii, 346 pages ; 25 cm
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East Hampton Adult Nonfiction
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"Everybody tells you to live for a cause larger than yourself, but how exactly do you do it? The bestselling author of The Road to Character explores what it takes to lead a meaningful life in a self-centered world." -- From Amazon.com summary.
In this book, David Brooks explores the four commitments that define a life of meaning and purpose: to a spouse and family, to a vocation, to a philosophy or faith, and to a community. Our personal fulfillment depends on how well we choose and execute these commitments. Brooks looks at a range of people who have lived joyous, committed lives, and who have embraced the necessity and beauty of dependence. He gathers their wisdom on how to choose a partner, how to pick a vocation, how to live out a philosophy, and how we can begin to integrate our commitments into one overriding purpose.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780812993264, 0812993268
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [317]-327) and index.
Description
"Everybody tells you to live for a cause larger than yourself, but how exactly do you do it? The bestselling author of The Road to Character explores what it takes to lead a meaningful life in a self-centered world." -- From Amazon.com summary.
Description
In this book, David Brooks explores the four commitments that define a life of meaning and purpose: to a spouse and family, to a vocation, to a philosophy or faith, and to a community. Our personal fulfillment depends on how well we choose and execute these commitments. Brooks looks at a range of people who have lived joyous, committed lives, and who have embraced the necessity and beauty of dependence. He gathers their wisdom on how to choose a partner, how to pick a vocation, how to live out a philosophy, and how we can begin to integrate our commitments into one overriding purpose.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Brooks, D. (2019). The second mountain: the quest for a moral life. First edition. Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Brooks, David, 1961-. 2019. The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life. Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Brooks, David, 1961-, The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life. Random House, 2019.
MLA Citation (style guide)Brooks, David. The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life. First edition. Random House, 2019.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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