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Is chivalry dead? Are gentlemen a thing of the past?
The answers to these questions may stump some while others may say "Yes, chivalry died a long time ago" and "who needs to be a gentleman."
Read slowly: Chivalry is not dead! It has been resurrected and made sexy again by 27-year-old Enitan O. Bereola II, author of "Bereolaesque: The Contemporary Gentleman & Etiquette Book for the Urban Sophisticate."
Sparked by Enitan's last name, "bereolaesque" is a self made adjective, meaning highly appealing and pleasing to the human senses and mind.
The self definition also means to captivate while also providing pleasure or delight— especially in appearance or manner.
A contemporary, modern, and up-to-date book on etiquette, "Bereolaesque" is designed for "the urban sophisticate" or "anyone with class, taste, morals, and goals."
Wide arrays of topics are covered in the book including style, language, self-assessment, and how to treat women all with the "bereolaesque" touch.
The idea for the book came about in 2006 after a mentor told Bereola that his personality was marketable.
Once the writing process began, Bereola realized there was a purpose for this project and that was that mending of men.
Bereola took it open himself to rejuvenate the lost etiquette that comes along with being a gentleman.
"Bereolaesque" was published through Author House in 2009 and has created a movement that is "something sexy."
This "bereolaesque" movement has a "huge diverse support group of people who are well rounded, balanced and not afraid to be who they are."
No one is perfect in a time when it is so easy to take on the identity of others men coming to "grips of who they are."
Ever since the release, the book has been getting a respond that some would say is well deserved.
Up next for Bereola are books pertaining to ladies, tours, and more conversation around being a gentleman.
My first challenge goes out to the men on campus, as I strongly urge them to read this book. I also challenge the women on campus to read this book as well.
The book is available online and at select retail stores. If you want a daily dose of pleasantries follow Enitan Bereola on twitter @bereolaesque. You will thank me later.
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