Gentlemen might be in short supply today, but this little book of wisdom could be a cure. If you're a young man who cares about the quality of his mark on the world -- or if you know such a young man -- the aphorisms of "The Gentleman's Handbook" may prove a helpful guide. ///////////////////////////////////////////////// Aaron Shepard is an author, photographer, publisher, and aspiring gentleman. He lives with his wife and fellow author, Anne L. Watson, in Friday Harbor, Washington. /////////////////////////////// ...
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Gentlemen might be in short supply today, but this little book of wisdom could be a cure. If you're a young man who cares about the quality of his mark on the world -- or if you know such a young man -- the aphorisms of "The Gentleman's Handbook" may prove a helpful guide. ///////////////////////////////////////////////// Aaron Shepard is an author, photographer, publisher, and aspiring gentleman. He lives with his wife and fellow author, Anne L. Watson, in Friday Harbor, Washington. ///////////////////////////////////////////////// CONTENTS A Gentleman in Love A Gentleman in Speech A Gentleman in Society A Gentleman in Life ///////////////////////////////////////////////// SAMPLES A gentleman always finds a compliment for a lady he loves. A gentleman never compares one lady to another. A gentleman understands that every lady is a flower, and that love will make her bloom. ---------------------------- A gentleman listens carefully to others and takes pains to remember what he hears. A gentleman never smirks. A gentleman knows that words should be weighed, not counted. ---------------------------- A gentleman understands that the value of any person goes far beyond their usefulness to him. A gentleman does not leave messes for others to clean up. A gentleman knows he cannot help others if he does not stand on firm ground himself. ---------------------------- A gentleman knows that what he does is less important than how he does it. A gentleman does not avoid what should be resolved. A gentleman knows that his worth is measured not by what he collects but by what he contributes. ///////////////////////////////////////////////// BISAC SUBJECTS SEL044000 SELF-HELP / Self-Management / General FAM029000 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Love & Romance REF011000 REFERENCE / Etiquette SEL031000 SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / General FAM051000 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Dating FAM030000 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Marriage & Long Term Relationships REF015000 REFERENCE / Personal & Practical Guides BUS071000 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Leadership PHI005000 PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy SOC018000 SOCIAL SCIENCE / Men's Studies
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Add this copy of The Gentleman's Handbook: A Guide to Exemplary Behavior to cart. $21.60, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2016 by Shepard Publications.
Add this copy of The Gentleman's Handbook: A Guide to Exemplary Behavior to cart. $34.17, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2018 by Shepard Publications.
