The cover art and photos may evoke feelings of a simpler time when sons took for granted that father knows best, but the advice inside is timeless. Rules for my Son is the unofficial handbook for becoming a good man who’s thoughtful, industrious and a sharp dresser. With life lessons ranging from smart alec messages like “When in doubt, wear a tie” to relationship tips like “Be Subtle. She sees you” to important fatherly advice like “On matters of style, swim the current, on matters of principle, stand like a rock.”
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