Description

by Kevin R. Murray

On Tender Feet and Eagle’s Wings is a book designed to help Boy Scout Leaders turn boys into men. The process of guiding boys along the path from Tenderfoot to Eagle challenges Scout leaders, parents and the young men themselves. This book, written by a Scouter with decades of leadership experience in the Scouting program, gives valuable insights on ways to help young men enjoy their Scouting, learn the lessons for life embodied in the program, and recap the rewards of real growth and accomplishment. The author, Kevin R. Murray, is a master storyteller as well as a leader and teacher. Each chapter is not only fun to read, but contains powerful messages. He tells of challenging events: scuba diving, mountain climbing, wilderness fishing trips and Order of the Arrow events. He also delves into essential character traits that are helps to Scouting success—growth and enrichment for both the young men and for the adults who serve as their mentors, motivators and role models. On Tender Feet and Eagles’ Wings is enjoyable, insightful, life-shaping reading with which Scout leaders, Scouts, and their parents can easily relate.

Chapters include:

1. On Tender Feet and Eagles’ Wings
2. The Faith Within
3. Walking the Stream
4. The Dark Horse and the Star Slump
5. If You Choose to Watch the Pounds, You Must Watch the Ounces
6. Myths, Misconceptions and Truths
7. A Friend of Mine
8. Fish Stories
9. Forward Obedience, Success and Honor
10. Beyond Eagles’ Wings and Silver Palms

6” x 9” paperback

128 pages