Rules for My Son

Indispensable Advice From Someone Who's Been There

Walker Lamond

• Publisher: Atlantic Books
• Year: 2016
• eBook ISBN:
  9781786490094
• Print ISBN:
  9781786490087

Rules For My Son is a collection of traditional, humorous, and urbane fatherly advice for boys. From the sartorial ("Men should not wear sandals. Ever") 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, photos and accompanying quotations is the quintessential instruction manual for becoming a Good Man - industrious, thoughtful, charming, and of course, well-dressed. Hip and witty with a decidedly traditionalist flavour, Rules for My Newborn Son is meant to evoke simpler times when Father knew best and a suitable answer to "Why?" was "Because I said so." Based on the hit blog and presented as a beautifully designed hardback, there is no better gift for the discerning father, father-to-be, or son, this Christmas.

When in doubt,
wear a tie.

Ride in the front car
of a roller coaster.



See movies on
the big screen.

Men with facial hair have
something to hide.



Be a vigorous dancer.

However, you’re under no obligation
to join a conga line.



Be a strong swimmer,
especially in the ocean.

Avoid gossip.



Don’t waste time with
a fancy watch.

Talent is learned.
Learn to sing.

Stand up for the little guy.
He’ll remember you.



We are what we pretend to be,
so we must be careful about
what we pretend to be.

KURT VONNEGUT



Avoid affectations,
lest they become
habits.

Buy seasonal fruit from
your local market or
greengrocer.



Don’t attempt a dialect other than your own,
unless it’s in the script.

Men should not wear sandals....

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Dedication
• Contents
• Introduction
• Rules for My Son
• Appendix
• Required Listening for Boys
• Essential Reading for Boys
• Photo Credits
• Acknowledgments
• Copyright