Legacy of Honor

[fgoodwin 23]

New Book Explores the Values and Influence of Eagle Scouts

 

New YorkThomas Dunne Books, an imprint of St. Martins Press, announces the release of Legacy of Honor: The Values and Influence of Americas Eagle Scouts by Alvin Townley.

 

This unique narrative explores the lives and character of Eagle Scouts including Bill Gates Sr., Bill Bradley, Ross Perot, Michael Bloomberg, J. W. Marriott Jr., Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Michael Dukakis, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson, coach Chan Gailey, and Jim Lovell of Apollo 13. The book also explores the virtues of a Tuskegee Airman, a Vietnam War POW, a September 11 NYPD hero, a crew of Hurricane Katrina relief workers, and a host of others from every walk of life.

 

The author, an Eagle Scout himself, spent a year traveling throughout the country, meeting these individuals, and discovering stories of courage, service, and hope that truly belong to all Americans.

 

Commenting on Legacy of Honor, President Jimmy Carter said, These Eagle Scouts will inspire readers to become leaders in serving others, while Defense Secretary and National Eagle Scout Association President Robert Gates hailed the book as inspirational.

 

The book is already in its sixth printing and is available online and in stores nationwide.

 

For additional information, please visit http://www.legacyofhonor.com

[SWScouter 34]

I have this book and have read it. I'm not an Eagle Scout but found it enjoyable and interesting. I think it would be a great gift for any new Eagle Scout.

 

SWScouter

[SemperParatus 1]

At my son's ECOH last week, we put this book out at the welcome table and invited guests to write congratulatory notes in the inside cover. My son is reading it now and says its very interesting.

[Trevorum 24]

Congratulations to your son, Semper, and to his dad!