A new scout book

[berkshirescouter 11]

ON MY HONOR: BOY SCOUTS AND THE MAKING OF AMERICAN YOUTH

By Jay Mechling

The University of Chicago Press, $30, 318 pages

 

I just finished the book. As a new Scouter I found the techniques used on working with boys helpful. Mr. Mechlings social commentary, for me needs more thought. There is a reveiw on rec.scouting.issues or rec.scouting.usa that is worth a look. Has anyone read this book and have any thoughts?

 

Paul

ASM Troop 12 Dalton Ma

 

[dan 10]

I just finished reading this book this morning. All I can say about this book is WOW. It made we laugh it made me cry, and it made me worried.

I would suggest that you read this book, in your free time!, this troop sounded very strong, they had the same scoutmaster for 30 years! But, I believe there is very good info about why scouts do what they do and why.

And the traditions that this troop developed and held onto and changed was great, well most of them.

I would love to hear other scouters comments on this book.