In his thought-provoking look at ten noteworthy individuals, Brooks, the longtime New York Times columnist and author of bestselling works The Social Animal and Bobos in Paradise, The Road to Character (Random House, ) looks hard at what we mean by “character.” Is it an innate quality, brought to the surface by particular experiences? Is it something built over time? And can it endure in a culture that values consumption and material gratification over inner fulfillment?
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