Rules for a Knight
  • Published: 14 February 2023
  • ISBN: 9781804940808
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $26.00

Rules for a Knight

A letter from a father

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A beautiful gift book full of wisdom and inspiration from Hollywood star Ethan Hawke

'A guide for living an upright and noble life' The New Yorker
'An easy and endearing read' Publishers Weekly
'Never announce you are a Knight, simply behave as one. You are better than no one, and no one is better than you.'

On the eve of a battle from which he fears he may not return, Sir Thomas Lemuel Hawke writes a letter to his children so that he may pass on his-hard won lessons on knighthood.
Drawing on philosophy and the great writings of our time, the letter provides instructions on living a life full of adventure, inspiration and, most importantly, love.

Rules for a Knight is a beautiful fable by Ethan Hawke.

'Philosophy lovers will enjoy the Eastern and Western philosophical musings, but everyone will enjoy the touching storyline' Metro

  • Published: 14 February 2023
  • ISBN: 9781804940808
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $26.00
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About the author

Ethan Hawke

A four-time Academy Award nominee, twice for writing and twice for acting, ETHAN HAWKE has starred in the films Dead Poets Society, Reality Bites, Gattaca and Training Day, as well as Richard Linklater's Before Sunrise trilogy and Boyhood. He is the author of Rules for a Knight, The Hottest State and Ash Wednesday. He lives in Brooklyn with his four children and his wife.

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Praise for Rules for a Knight

A heartwarming, medieval tale on ethics . . . an easy and endearing read

Publishers Weekly

Witty, wise, and ringing with emotional authenticity, Hawke's words blend pragmatism and romance without ever slipping into sanctimony or self-importance - the effect is powerful, enduring and deeply moving

Kirkus Review

A guide for living an upright and noble life

The New Yorker

Philosophy lovers will enjoy the Eastern and Western philosophical musings, but everyone will enjoy the touching storyline

Metro

Hawke's book of wisdom declaring life to be a gift should be pondered

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Entertaining and insightful

The Buffalo News

A deliciously digestible read. . . . Read this book. You'll be reminded of just how powerful simple gestures can be when they're fueled by passion and purpose

The Free Lance-Star

This book helps to reflect on how you act and what you wish to achieve in life

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