Rules for a Knight

Name: Rules for a Knight
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (2033 reviews)
Author: Ethan Hawke

by Ethan Hawke

Memoir Religion Spirituality

4.7 (2,033)

4.7 stars from 2,033 reviews. Top 80% of Memoir books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You're looking for philosophy wrapped in story rather than abstract argument, and you want something you can actually apply to your own life.
You appreciate Ethan Hawke's thoughtfulness from his films and want to sit with his ideas on a deeper level.
You're drawn to slim books that read like wisdom rather than self-help, the kind you'll reread and gift to people you care about.

Maybe not for you if...

You want plot-driven narrative with conflict and resolution, not meditative rumination on virtue.
You're sceptical of philosophical wisdom literature and prefer practical, data-backed guidance.
You're looking for a full novel; this is a slim fable that reads more like a long essay.

About this book

A fable in which a knight, uncertain whether he will survive an upcoming battle, writes a letter to his children. Through a series of reflections on solitude, humility, forgiveness, honesty, courage, grace, pride, and patience, he shares what he has learned, drawing on ancient Eastern and Western philosophy and significant spiritual and political writings. The letter serves as a compass for his children's own journeys, offering guidance on what creates meaning and beauty in life.

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$2.99 – $12.99

Currently on sale at $1.99 — 85% off peak. Price has dropped 19 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 100 days. Typically stays discounted for 30 days.

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Currently around #21K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 27% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.7★ from 2,033 reviews

Gaining approximately 11 new reviews per month. Rating has remained stable at 4.7 over the tracking period.

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