The Second Mountain : The Joy of Giving Yourself Away Rupa Publications a barber’s son turned draftee

a barber’s son turned draftee turned optometrist turned alien abductee

This new series features the blandest sisters who ever embarked on a rollicking

and responsive to the wonders of learning

in this brave new world we look forward to — Poetry is a luxury we must afford

The Second Mountain : The Joy of Giving Yourself Away Rupa Publications a barber’s son turned drafteeIn The Second Mountain, 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. In The Second Mountain, Brooks looks at a range of people who have lived joyous, committed lives, and who have embraced the necessity of dependence. He gathers their wisdom