Rules for a Knight

Name: Rules for a Knight
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781804940808
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A letter from a father

By Ethan Hawke

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Summary

Rules for a Knight by Ethan Hawke presents a heartfelt letter from a knight to his children, offering timeless wisdom and guidance. Through a series of parables, the narrative explores themes of humility, honour, and perseverance, drawing on the noble ideals of chivalry. It's an evocative meditation on living with integrity and purpose.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you’re drawn to tales of honour, personal growth, and medieval wisdom. It's a compelling story that blends heartfelt advice with insights into living a meaningful life, packaged in a narrative that reflects on the values of chivalry and the journey of self-discovery.

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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

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Rules for a Knight by Ethan Hawke is praised for its heartwarming, medieval reflection on ethics and is noted as an easy and endearing read. Reviewers commend its wit, wisdom, and emotional authenticity, describing it as powerful, enduring, and moving. The book serves as a guide for living a noble life, appealing to both philosophy lovers and general readers for its touching storyline.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804940808

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 169g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

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, Ash Wednesday and A Bright Ray of Darkness. He lives in Brooklyn with his four children and his wife.

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