Last Christmas before Jack was born, I bought Rules For My Unborn Son
for Brad. From time to time, I go to Jack's room and re-read. It doesn't fail that every time
I do, I become a little emotional. Even though, I gave this book to Brad, it's really for Jack.
This book is a manual for growing up to become a good man.
I do, I become a little emotional. Even though, I gave this book to Brad, it's really for Jack.
This book is a manual for growing up to become a good man.
RULES FOR MY UNBORN SON is a collection of traditional, humorous, and urbane fatherly advice for boys. From the sartorial (“If you are tempted to wear a cowboy hat, resist”) to the practical (“Keep a copy of your letters. It makes it easier for your biographer”) to even a couple of sure-fire hangover cures (“There is no better remedy than a dip in the ocean”), the book of rules and accompanying quotations is quite simply an instruction manual for becoming a Good Man – industrious, thoughtful, charming, and of course, well-dressed.
Two of my favorites from the book:
Spend time with your mother. She's cooler than you think.
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| Me, NYC 2009. |
to own this book. I highly recommend it!
The "make time for your mom on your birthday" got me a little choked up! I need to get a copy of this. :)
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