Hall has taken a leadership role in development of a modern view of “gentleman” – a man who actively pursues chivalric high road and realizes his character is linked to his deeds. With a fresh twist on topic in today’s society, Hall looks to some past philosophy and traditions to develop a current guide towards civility and kindness.

Hall encourages readers to improve personal character and promotes this idea by asking reader to focus on what is truly more important: loved ones, family and community. “Many men and women have become preoccupied with their own needs and have forgotten about others, making them dismiss their personal, parental and social responsibilities,” he explains. “It’s time for men to rethink their priorities and make necessary changes to become an American gentleman.”

So how does one become a gentleman in a modern day world? He or she simply has to think of others before himself. Hall provides many examples framework to lead a more chivalrous life:

Seek greatness in character. “Often men and women are unwilling to invest in one another and instead are seeking to know what makes each other vulnerable,” Hall says.

Know that romance is wonderful. “It is never unmanly to be romantic and to enjoy romance,” he says.

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