Spirit of Adventure

This was a perfect gift for my son-in-law who is an Eagle Scout and working with my grandson to also attain this rank in Boy Scouts. The book was in perfect condition and arrived in a short turn around time.

America celebrates the 100th anniversary of Scouting in 2010. What impact has this program made on America's youth, particularly those in their 20's and 30's who earned Scouting's highest rank, the coveted Eagle award? Alvin Townley's new book, Spirit of Adventure, Eagle Scouts and the Making of America's Future, explores this theme with a nonstop jaunt from the roots of Scouting in England to Australia's barrier reef, then through the halls of Walter Reed Army Medical Center and on to the roar of Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa Bay. All through the eyes of Eagle Scouts who are already making a positive difference in their community, their nation and the world. By combining current life scenarios along with youthful Scouting adventures Townley captures the essence of a small slice of America's electronic generation and the values and issues that are important to them. These Eagle Scouts give us a refreshing look at honor, courage and commitment. The common thread among these Eagle Scouts is their desire for adventure and a willingness to set and achieve goals while making a positive difference in the lives of others. Values they all attribute to Scouting, their Scoutmasters and earning the rank of Eagle. Spirit of Adventure is a good book for Scouting alumni as well as those who wish to examine what makes people successful. It is also an uplifting look at a new generation of American leaders who are ready to lead and serve.

Once again Mr. Townley has produced an amazing motivating book featuring the highlights of Eagle Scouts around the world. Like he did for Legacy of Honor, Mr. Townley left behind his day to day life to continue his adventure meeting Eagle Scouts from around the world. This time he focused on Eagle Scouts from his generation to see if they were still living with the same passion and purpose that they had once applied to Scouting. The book itself is an easy read. Each Eagle Scout is represented in a chapter while Mr. Townley keeps the book flowing by tying all of the stories together with an overall theme and smooth transitions. The reader almost feels like he is on the journey with the author, sitting down and meeting with the Eagle Scouts that are showcased. At the same time, you'll find yourself thinking back to your days at summer camp, the leaders who made a difference in your life, and the fun times you had as a Scout. Spirit of Adventure is definitely a motivational book that shows that Scouting does make a difference in this world. Those of us that are still with the program will be able to relate to the success that Scouting can bring to a young man's life. It's a reminder that we are shaping the future. I highly recommend this book to anyone who works with youth or is associated with Scouting. It inspired me to reflect on my journey through life and who I've become today. Spirit of Adventure would make a great gift for an Eagle Scout, or a little motivation for a young man working towards the goal of becoming an Eagle Scout.