Rules for My Unborn Son [Hardcover]

Walker Lamond (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 27, 2009

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.

 

Hip and witty with a decidedly traditionalist flavor, RULES FOR MY UNBORN SON is meant to evoke simpler times when Father knew best and a suitable answer to "Why?" was "Because I said so."

 

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Book Description 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 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. Hip and witty with a decidedly traditionalist flavor, Rules for My Unborn Son is meant to evoke simpler times when Father knew best and a suitable answer to "Why?" was "Because I said so."

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Review

Praise for RULES FOR MY UNBORN SON:

 

"This may be one book that actually has changed my life." - The Wall Street Journal

"Anyone out there looking for a fun, helpful read to give a new dad should check out Rules for my Unborn Son...4 and a half stars" - PARENTING.com

"A great gift for new dads." - Daily Candy

 

"Rules for My Unborn Son will surely be a Christmas bestseller." - Daily Telegraph

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press; 1 edition (October 27, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312608950
• ISBN-13: 978-0312608958
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,650 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #24 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Family Relationships > Fatherhood

More About the Author

Walker Lamond is the author of Rules for My Unborn Son. Visit the book's website here http://rulesformyunbornson.net/.

Lamond is also a television producer whose documentaries have appeared on the Discovery Channel, National Geographic Channel, TruTV, and HBO. He has written for numerous publications including Stop Smiling Magazine, Valet, Babble, and Asylum. Lamond lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife and their son, who arrived shortly after the completion of his first book Rules for My Unborn Son.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for dads, October 29, 2009

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Brent Bell (Rapid City, SD) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rules for My Unborn Son (Hardcover)

I was raised by a single mother and feel like I lost out of some of the "father tips." Now, at 25 I'm reading this book and am transformed into a 10 year old again. This book, in its compact elegance, is worth its weight in gold to any twenty-something with wants to tips from the "expert" father. Although I have already adapted some of the rules into my daily routine, I have been constantly reminded to be classy and gentlemanly during my read. This book has made its way into my "absolutely must be recommended" list.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Should be Given to Every Dad in the Delivery Room, October 27, 2009

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Brett H. Mckay "Editor of The Art of Manlines... (Tulsa, OK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rules for My Unborn Son (Hardcover)

Walker Lamond's Rules for My Unborn Son is filled with classic and timeless wisdom that every father should pass on to their son. The tips cover everything from the sartorial to how to handle yourself in a fist fight ("Aim for the nose"). My favorite: "A man's luggage does not have wheels." The book is also scattered with images from mid-century America that only add to the classic tone of the book.

If you know a soon-to-be dad, get this book for them. Even if you're not a dad, get the book. The advice is useful for men of all ages on how to be a well rounded man.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 1001 Reasons To Buy This Book!, October 29, 2009

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Jordan Lothes "21Gent.com" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rules for My Unborn Son (Hardcover)

One of the best men's blogs out there finally becomes a book. 1001 Rules For My Unborn Son is a collection of 1001 rules every boy and modern gentleman should live by. From "When in doubt wear a tie." or "If you are tempted to wear a cowboy hat, resist" to "Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it." 1001 Rules is filled with great advice, beautiful font and timeless black and white pictures. [...].