Rules for a Knight: A letter from a father

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Rules for a Knight: A letter from a father
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ethan Hawke
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreReligious and spiritual fiction
ISBN/Barcode 9781804940808
ClassificationsDewey:813.6
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Cornerstone
Imprint Penguin (Cornerstone)
NZ Release Date 14 February 2023
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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

Author Biography

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.

Reviews

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 *