The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement

Great read, story and psychologically interesting and entertaining. I haven't even finished but have already given it as a gift.

A very well written and insightful book. Well researched by the author.

David Brooks has done a magnificent job of weaving together the story of the everyday lives of Harold and Erica all the while educating the reader with the behind the scenes science of why Harold and Erica do what they do and guiding the reader to the realization that they do the same things. His wit is sharp, insightful and hilarious. It was a thoroughly enjoyable journey into the myriad of sights, sounds, tastes and feelings of what makes our relationships so darn special.

Devoured this book in just a few days. An interesting look at life. Could not put it down and immediatly ordered more David Brooks books after finishing this one. A fabulous read for a student of sociology or of life, for that matter.

I bought this after hearing that policy makers were clambering as it gave such insight into "the human condition", so I was expecting a popular science type book along the lines of Freakonomics, Tipping Point etc. This book was so much more, the narrative of Harold and Erica gave real substance to the facts provided and the arguments made.Every page is crammed full of fascinating facts from the number of physical contacts Brits make compared to South Americans while having coffee to how the brain works. It's also a kind of a manifesto for the sub-conscious, if we are the sum of our experiences then you could look at the sub-conscious as our soul - deep stuff....I really enjoyed the book and have made a page of facts to use in presentations and another page of books to read from the bibliography!Well worth buying