Really shows you how much this man thought of people. Why wonder why he's the best president ever

Review: The Rules of Civility

Interesting premise...reminds me of Hemingway but I enjoyed this author's style of writing more. Unfortunately, it is not a memorable book since I can barely remember it BUT I really enjoyed reading it!! Read full review

Review: The Rules of Civility

Sitting on my desk right now. Takes rules GW lived by and Brookhiser adds insights and background. Read full review

Review: The Rules of Civility

A must for any writer or reader for that matter Read full review

Review: The Rules of Civility

Loved the format and loved the updated language of George Washington's rules (after Washington's original wording). Also loved the artwork. Read full review

Review: The Rules of Civility

Quick, fascinating read. In his teenage years, George Washington copied 100 rules for good manners. This book list these rules and has updated info about the rules. It was interesting to see how some rules are outdated but more interesting to notice that many of these rules still apply today. Read full review

Review: The Rules of Civility

Found this a fascinating read. The scene, New York City 1938 and the characters and city come alive with each new page. Apparently a debut novel and I have to say a huge BRAVO! Read full review

Review: The Rules of Civility

Fascinating, I didn't believe I would like this book but found it fun to read. The 1920's rules of behaviour observed are missed frequently but so refreshing when they occur. The punctuation is ancient, I remember being corrected for using it, Ouch. Read full review

Review: The Rules of Civility

This book reminds me of some of my favorite books (eg, Wallace Stegner's Crossing to Safety) in that it reminds me to appreciate the moment and the accumulation of all of life's moments, which of course can entail a bit of melancholia. It's a fast and very enjoyable read. Read full review

Review: The Rules of Civility

In his youth, George Washington copied over 100 popular maxims to help guide his behavior. While not necessarily covering the moral aspect of life, they do provide insight into the traits that ... Read full review