Rules for a Knight by Ethan Hawke
‘Never announce you are a Knight, simply behave as one. You are better than no one, and no one is better than you.’ When Sir Thomas Lemuel Hawke was a boy, his grandfather taught him how to be a knight. Now, on the eve of a battle from which he fears he may not return, Sir Thomas writes a letter to his children so that he may pass on all his hard-won lessons, deepest aspirations and most instructive failures. Full of adventure and wit, the letter provides a guide for living a good and noble life – a reminder that without a little agony none of us would bother to learn a thing; that we must work together as brothers or perish together as fools; that a friend loves you because you are true to yourself, not because you agree with him. And, most importantly, it shows that there is no obstacle that enough love cannot move.
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 * Booklist *
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 * Booklist *
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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| ISBN 13 | 9780091959579 |
| ISBN 10 | 0091959578 |
| Title | Rules for a Knight |
| Author | Ethan Hawke |
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| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 2015-11-12 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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