Bereola - BEREOLAESQUE: the Contemporary Gentleman & Etiquette book for the Urban Sophisticate

Who says you cant sign an e-book

BEREOLAESQUE

T HE C ONTEMPORARY G ENTLEMAN & E TIQUETTE B OOK FOR THE U RBAN S OPHISTICATE

Composed by

Enitan O. Bereola, II

ISBN: 9781618422699

BOOK COVER CREDITS

Jus10 Huff

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS

Chris Parson

Jus10 Huff

Carlos Griffieth

Maurice Wiggins

GRAPHIC DESIGN CREDITS

Jus10 Huff

Chris Parson

www.Bereola.com

What important people are saying

"Class is subconscious. Style is inherited. Bespoke is a state of mind. The commonality is that they are all in choice. This book teaches you to be exceptional in every way."
Kenny Burns
Lifestyle Specialist/Celebrity Personality
Former VP of Roc-A-Fella Records
Co-Founder of Ryan Kenny, 1st black designers featured in Saks Fifth Avenue since 1980s
"Bereola is the consummate urban sophisticate. His newest release BEREOLAESQUE takes a man on a journey to personal and social refinement. He leaves no stone unturned as he answers the question of the relevance of the modern gentleman. It is a must read for men of style or those on a quest to become one, "Bereolaesquely" speaking of course!"
Alex O. Ellis
Author, Restoring the Male Image
Founder, Tied To Greatness
"This book is like the father or big brother to all those who don't have etiquette or style, but want it and long to learn it. It will instruct them to be simple yet fresh, seen but mysterious."

Aaron Arnold
CEO, Music Is My Business
Former member of Sean "Diddy" Combs' executive team
"CNN deemed Aaron 'Diddy 2.0' because of his style"
Brilliant!
J.Dakar
Political & Commentary Contributor, Concrete Loop
No. 1 Urban Lifestyle & Entertainment blog on the web
Top 50 websites of 2008, TIME magazine
Bereola is making it sexy to be a gentleman again!

BET.com

"One can't help but to feel as suave as Billy Dee Williams the Dean of debonair after exploring Bereolaesque."

Jawn Murray
AOL Black Voices

Entertainment Contributor, Tom Joyner Morning Show

Man to watch!
Clutch Magazine
"Young and bold business leader of 2011."
BLACK ENTERPRISE

BEREOLAESQUE

[Be re o la esque]

-adjective:

1. Highly appealing and pleasing to the human senses and/or mind; captivating; providing pleasure or delight, especially in appearance or manner; charming, alluring, attractive.

There is hope for that race or nation that respects its women.

-Sutton E. Griggs, Imperium in Imperio

To

Luther Jackson,

who set the standard for gentlemen long before I came; rest in perfect peace

To

Rev. Olu Bereola,

who instilled in me what it means to be charming; alluring; attractive

all while giving God the honor, the glory, and the praise

To

Bruce Toney,

who raised me and displayed how a gentleman properly

raises a family and loves his wife

To

T. Taylor,

couldnt help me finish the painting now that youre gone,

but the team has been working hard and strong;

it turned out to be a masterpiece, though some of the paint spilled.

Ill ensure your legacy is completed and our picture is revealed

To

LVB,

thank you for you.

I have but the simplest taste Im always satisfied with the best

Oscar Wilde

This BookIsto Be Judged by Its Cover

I am well dressed, well read, well groomed, well behaved, and well paid. I know the best restaurants and the sexiest shops. I symbolize the art of etiquette. I love culture and perfectly aged wine. I am confident and adventurous. If you are smart enough to read me, understand me, and listen to my advice, I will help you get the sexy, the success, the respect, and the lady

I am BEREOLAESQUE.

READER DISCLAIMER

The content of this book is exclusively intended for the entity to whom it is addressed. I specifically had you in mind when constructing its invaluable scribing. This book contains confidential or privileged material to be used for the benevolence of mankind. Any unauthorized behavior is prohibited beyond this point. I leave you with the responsibility of transforming literature into lifestyle, impacting this world one gentleman at a time. For this is not merely a bookbut a lifestyle!

Keep It Bereolaesque!

Contents

I.

II.

III.

IV.

V.

VI.

Taste -

VII.

VIII.

IX. Meeting People Who Meet People

Smell -

X.

XI.

XII.

Touch -

XIII.

XIV.

XV.

Prelude

Prelude

An avid connoisseur of sexy rurally raised, yet metropolitan minded. A casual author, an introverted artist, and somewhat of a perfectionist in all realms. Learning lessons but staying honest. Because I am shameless, I am an open book, and because I am sharp, I am self-restrained. Spontaneous but always rational. Humble but quite often ostentatious. I come off as a walking, talking dichotomy, which makes me absolutely Bereolaesque, just like you.

This book is for

the relaxed, the humble, the verbose, and the poisedthis book is for you. The rude, the ignorant, the uninformed, and the shamelessthis book is for you. The sexy, the successful, the cultured and the creativethis book is for you. Whatever path of life you walk; this book is intended for you. This book was developed with a purpose and this book is for every manand womanwho wishes to live life with a purpose.

Capture its wisdom bask in its good word adhere to its value laugh at its sarcasm reflect on its reason appreciate its uniqueness think of its relevance and promote its truth.

Enjoy with candlelight and a friend

Without further adoI give you, Bereolaesque .

The Diagnosis

The Diagnosis: Member Orientation

A gentleman must abstain from being sexually interesting or risqu

A gentleman must never be spontaneous, but always plan accordingly

A gentleman refrains from swearing at all times

A gentleman must remove his hat when in-doors

Blah, blah, blah (circa, the past)

THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT THIS BOOK ISNOTABOUT!

This book is about being sexy, successful, contemporary and comfortable in your own skin!

Just in case you forgot, Im here to remind you that the past was decades ago. The times of traditional suits and conservative haircuts are buried with the people who wore them.

Urban sophistication comes in all shapes, sizes, and colorsand the contemporary gentleman looks a lot like you, nothing like me, and everything in between. My vision is to offer you a highly appealing lifestyle with class and distinction in exchange for normalcy. My goal is to educate and uplift you, while exposing the gentleman within you, no matter how far hidden. My hope is to make the world just a little bit more Bereolaesque, one gentleman at a time.

The concept of the Urban Sophisticate is a complex one in modern society. What are his essential characteristics and how long does it take to become one? What are the moral components associated with being a gentleman? Is it still necessary that I lay my jacket down for a woman who has personal assistants to walk over a puddle? That old lady who used to need help crossing the street just drove past me in a Hummer. Is the gentleman still relevant?