13 May 2009
2nd “Spirit of Adventure” Book Review
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I know the publisher sent out a bunch of advance copies of Alvin Townley’s new book so I’m not sure why there aren’t more posted book reviews like mine that aren’t from booksellers, but be that as it may there has finally been a second review published that I can see. ScoutingNews.org will let you know what Dan thinks about the book from the perspecitve of a sleep-deprived armed specialist serving in the Middle East.
Short story: he likes it.
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.
Mr. Townley discovered the answer to that question, and you will too if you read Spirit of Adventure. You’ll be introduced to numerous Eagle Scouts who have captured the Spirit of Scouting and represent the future. You’ll meet a wide variety of Eagle Scouts, such as:
- CBS Survivor Contestants
- Coral Reel Marine Biologists
- Purple Heart Veterans from Iraq
- Peace Corps Volunteers in Africa
- Teach for America Corps Members
- And more…
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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. If you haven’t already ordered a copy I’d encourage you to do so today!
And a little tease at the end. Hee, hee, hee.
Check back tomorrow to see how you can win a copy of Spirit of Adventure!
- Alvin Townley’s “Spirit of Adventure” Press Release
- Book Review: “Spirit of Adventure” Authored by Alvin Townley
- Win “Spirit of Adventure” Via ScoutingNews
- Catching up with ScoutingNews
- Publish Your Memories
One Comment so far...
Gregg Hilferding Says:
13 May 2009 at 3:31 pm.
Hi! There’s a few other Scouting blog posts that have covered the book:
Spirit of Adventure Book PreviewThe Trainer’s Corner Blog
New Book Introduces Next Generation of Leaders and Reveals How They Are Changing Our WorldScouting News
New Book by Alvin TownleyLone Star Scouter
SPIRIT OF ADVENTUREThe Scoutmaster Minute
