The Road to Character by David Brooks is a thought-provoking exploration of the importance of developing a strong moral character. Through a series of compelling stories, Brooks examines the lives of some of the world's most influential people, from George Washington to Eleanor Roosevelt, to illustrate how cultivating a sense
David Brooks is a Canadian-born American book author and political and cultural commentator. Though he describes himself as a "moderate Republican", others have characterised him as centrist, moderate conservative, or conservative, based on his record as contributor to the PBS NewsHour, and as opinion columnist for The New York Times. In addition to his shorter form writing, Brooks has authored seven non-fiction books since 2000, two appearing from Simon and Schuster, and five from Random House, the latter including The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement (2011), and The Road to Character (2015).