The Social Animal
On sale
5th May 2011
Price: £12.99
This is the happiest story you will ever read. It’s about two people who led wonderfully fulfilling, successful lives. The odd thing was, they weren’t born geniuses. They had no extraordinary physical or mental gifts. Nobody would have picked them out at a young age and said they were destined for greatness. How did they do it?
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Reviews
Brooks's layman's tour through the science-sparked revolution in consciousness is an enjoyably thought-provoking adventure.'
A fascinating study of the unconscious mind and its impact on our lives'
An uncommonly brilliant blend of sociology, intellect and allegory
David Brooks has a very different background to most psychology and popular science writers. In the United States he is a revered and reviled political commentator whose twice-weekly op-ed columns for the New York Times are so influential that, as this deadline nears, he will often receive a call from the White House to find out if they should be worried.'
For anyone who has faced loss, this book is essential reading.'