William Damon, a developmental psychologist, is professor of education and chairman of the Department of Education at Brown University. He is the author of The Moral Child.
The Path to Purpose is a beautiful and important book. William
Damon takes on one of the most hidden and yet important elements of
child development today and provides warm insight and clear
advice." -- Michael Gurian, author of The Wonder of Boys and The
Wonder of Girls
"If you are a parent, a teacher, or a policy maker, this is the
book to read. Damon socks the crucial problem of our youth --
purposelessness -- right in the jaw and offers us a way out." --
Martin Seligman, author of Authentic Happiness
"As a leading authority on meaning and moral development, Damon
writes a timely and important book on one of our most pressing
social issues -- how to instill a sense of purpose in the lives of
children. Damon gives us a fresh and useful way to look at both
education and character development." -- Dr. Mary Pipher, author of
Reviving Ophelia and Writing to Change the Worlds
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