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| Legacy of Honor: The Values and Influence of America's Eagle Scouts | 
 enlarge | Author: Alvin Townley
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (31 reviews)
Sales Rank: 9404
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6 x 1.2
ISBN: 0312366531
Dewey Decimal Number: 369.43092273
EAN: 9780312366537
ASIN: 0312366531
Publication Date: January 1, 2007
Release Date: December 26, 2006
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| Customer Reviews:
Fresh stories and excellent insights February 5, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Those of us in Boy Scouting have heard many stories about famous men who are or were Eagle Scouts, people like Gerald Ford and Stephen Spielberg. Townley goes beyond the familiar in Legacy of Honor, introducing me to men I never knew were Eagle Scouts and to Eagle Scouts I've never heard of but who are making significant contributions to our society. Townley doesn't just offer a Scouting hall of fame, however. He also explores at some length how Scouting's values have influenced these men's lives--and how they have in turn influenced the world. All in all, Legacy of Honor is a great read for anyone with ties to Scouting.
Legacy of Honor for Eagle Scouts February 2, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book was extremely well written. It would make a great gift for a boy who is just becoming an Eagle Scout, as well as any boy who has already attained that rank. Our whole family enjoyed reading this.
Eagles Excell January 18, 2007
A wonderful overview of the positive impact of Eagle Scouts that live in our communities. Excellent choice of Eagle Scouts that all readers can identify with. Book should be made into a presentation for PBS or the History Channel.
Scout's Honor! January 14, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
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!
 lots of inspiration, despite low key presentation January 12, 2007
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
Alvin Townley is an authentic Eagle scout. His values are clearly reflected in his writing. I was excited about his book and could hardly wait to hear about his journey across the country. His idea was to travel around the USA for a year and interview Eagles of all ages and from all walks of life. The many stories he relates are full of inspiration, but his delivery is a bit dry. Speaking to many fellow eagles, including well known business leaders and politicians, Townley gains insight into his own eagle status and the core values of America. His better told encounters are those with Ross Perot, Richard Lugar, James Lovell, and Scott Strauss, a hero of September 11th.
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