Legacy of Honor: The Values and Influence of America's Eagle Scouts

by Alvin Townley

Book Overview

Over the past century, America's Eagle Scouts have earned a reputation for service, virtue, and leadership that is recognized throughout the world. But few people realize the full extent to which Eagle Scouts have made a mark on American history. They have served as astronauts, soldiers, politicians, and businessmen, but they have also been the fathers, brothers, Scoutmasters, coaches, and other role models who have played an integral part in American...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312366531
• ISBN13: 9780312366537
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.3" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

Legacy of Honor - Values in Action

What a great book! On the surface it's a love letter to Scouting, and especially Eagle Scouts, but it's actually a lot more. At its core, it's about values. We hear a lot about values today, all too often from people who don't really understand the term, but Townley shows us what values in action can produce. "Legacy of Honor" is about duty, responsibility, doing one's best, not giving up, failing and trying again, and our favorite American trait--the can-do attitude. It's full of wonderfully inspirational stories that even a non-Scout can appreciate. Townley could make a career as a motivational speaker.

Legacy of Honor

Legacy of Honor is the perfect gift for every new Eagle Scout. A compendium of stories about Eagle Scouts, it will inspire new Eagles to live up to the "legacy" -- once an Eagle, always an Eagle. The Scouting standards set by Eagles have provided key leadership in all walks of life in America -- government, the military, business, education, and the ministry. Often we see in the media what's wrong about our country; this book will tell you what's great about many of our youth.

A must read!

I was extremely impressed and inspired by this book. In many ways, it renewed my passions in Scouting. As a fellow Eagle Scout, I would say that his analysis on what is an Eagle Scout, and what drives Eagles is right on the money. I would advise all new Eagles be presented this book with the instructions: 'Read it now, if you wish. Read it upon completion of college or upon reaching the age of 21. Read it again (at a minimum)when you reach each successive decade in age.' It should be required read for professional scouters and a highly recommended read for scoutmasters.

Scout's Honor!

As an Eagle Scout, I'm so proud that Mr. Townley chose to share these marvelous stories. A must buy for any aspiring Eagle Scout! A great gift for a loved one!

What we want our kids to be

After reading Mr.Townley's book, I have come to realize that one of the few organizations in our society teaching ALL the values we want our children to exhibit is Scouting. This is a remarkable book based on Mr. Towley's trek to speak with significant Eagle Scouts and have them reflect on the impact of Scouting on their lives. These folks are truely great Americans. I think Mr. Townley has captured, in a well written and easy to consume book, the essence of this remarkable achievement - earning the rank of Eagle Scout. In times of difficulty, it is refreshing to read a book showing that being trifty, honorable and patriotic, as well as reverent and trustworthy, still carries impact in the way we should deal with ourselves. This book is not preachy or overly sentimental. It has the right tone and one speeds through it. I recommend this book to all parents who are searching for ways to improve their children's development in the right way. The folks Mr. Towley has selected as examples of what Scouting has done for them are people who got it, get it and improve the lives of others. Great book!