Rules for a Knight

Ethan Hawke

Nov 2015 · Sold by Knopf

About this ebook

An unforgettable fable about a father's journey and a timeless guide to life's many questions—from Ethan Hawke, four-time Academy Award nominee, twice for writing and twice for acting.

A knight, fearing he may not return from battle, writes a letter to his children in an attempt to leave a record of all he knows. In a series of ruminations on solitude, humility, forgiveness, honesty, courage, grace, pride, and patience, he draws on the ancient teachings of Eastern and Western philosophy, and on the great spiritual and political writings of our time. His intent: to give his children a compass for a journey they will have to make alone, a short guide to what gives life meaning and beauty. 

Ratings and reviews

My life doesn't seem to reflect the idea of solitude described in this books first chapter. I may have over thought the whole message delivered but I doubt it. I think it just another way of telling your audience I'm bored with life.

One of the best books I've ever read! I've read this book, daily to my 12 year old son as I prepare him for his "manhood ceremony" next year with other fathers and their sons. This book does an excellent job of teaching morals, ethics and valor!

So full of great wisdom.... Excellent read!

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 the novels The Hottest State and Ash Wednesday. He lives in Brooklyn with his four children and this book's illustrator, Ryan Hawke.