Rules for a Knight

"A guide for living an upright and noble life."

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The New Yorker

"Hawke (
Ash Wednesday) pens a heartwarming, medieval tale on ethics . . . an easy and endearing read, perfect for young and old children alike."

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Publishers Weekly

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

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Metro

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

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Booklist

"Entertaining and insightful."

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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."

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The Free Lance-Star

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.