Four percent book about eagle scout

Out of the more than 115 million boys who have passed through the boy scouts of america in the last 102 years, approximately 2 million have become eagle scouts, a 2 percent rate that has climbed. The story of uncommon youth in a century of american life. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Malone of forbes and abc, and a frequent contributor at. The story of uncommon youth in a century of american life edition heres some ideas for eagle scout gifts i believe would be wellreceived by just about any eagle scout. Four percent is one of the most complete histories of the boy scouts of america ever. Malone, whose book four percent is a favorite read of eagle scouts and those who. Eagle scouts are 39 percent more likely than non scouts but are not. In running toward danger, true tales of scout heroes. Four percent is one of the most complete histories of the boy scouts of america ever written and the first to focus on the remarkable story of eagle. The book is a terrific read for eagle scouts and those who are impressed by them. It also makes a great and popular gift for a young mans. Four percent is more than just a history of the eagle scout rank, but also the story of many eagles a president of the united states, dozens of astronauts including neil armstrong, medal of honor recipients, nobel prize winning scientists, authors, movie stars, titans of industry, senators, congressmen and governors, civil rights leaders, and community activists who have transformed the face of america over the last century. Second edition of the mustread four percent now available.

Only 4 percent of people who join scouts make it and become eagle scouts, said spencer, 17, citing the statistic from michael s. Malone, himself an eagle, brings the eye of a veteran journalist to a story that for too long has been wrapped in myth and prejudice and uncovers one of the most important, but least celebrated, movements in modern american history. With august 1st 2012 being the 100th anniversary of the boy scouts eagle scouting award, michael s. Real life scouting action stories of heroism, valor and guts comes to us from michael s. Four percent is much more than a simple history of the award in this centennial year of the eagle scout it is a significant contribution to what it means to be an eagle scout. New study shows 46 ways eagle scouts are different. Malone, himself an eagle, brings the eye of a veteran journalist to a story that for too long has been wrapped in myth and prejudice. Four percent is more than just a history of the eagle scout rank, but also the. New study shows 46 ways eagle scouts are different bryan. Being an eagle scout myself it was a great read to help me call to mind my. So common, in fact, that it spawnedan awesome book about eagle scouts called four percent. Malone, that details the historical timeline of the bsa and its place in american history.

Four percent is one of the most complete histories of the boy scouts of america ever written and the first to focus on the remarkable story of eagle scouts. He was kind enough to send me an advance copy of four percent that will be available in august as an ebook and its the book of the eagle. Book four percent 2nd ed javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. As the years go by, though, that 4 percent number has become outdated. Tribute paid to late scoutmaster as eight young men become. Scott released the expanded second edition of the awardwinning four percent at a breakfast celebrating eagle scouts at last months national annual meeting in atlanta. When i ordered four percent i thought i was going to read a book about things done by eagle scouts, what i got was one of the best histories of scouting that i. Four percent is more than just a history of the eagle scout rank, but also. Michael malone on the eagle scouts and the four percent. The content and images in the book have been enhanced.