The Scouting Way [Paperback]

Sandra Schwartz (Author), Jeff Schwartz (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

A wonderful effort to illustrate how the values taught by Scouting can be used to improve everyday life. -- Tommy G. Thompson, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services

The values and ideals of Scouting are the foundation for a successful life. I am proud I was a Scout. -- Mike Ditka, NFL Hall of Fame Player

Will be used by generations of young men and women to guide their personal behavior, as well as for inspiration. -- George H. Ryan, Governor of Illinois

About the Author

Sandra and Jeff Schwartz are Scouting enthusiasts and leaders.

Sandra was a Brownie who went on through Cadettes. She led their daughter, Lauren's, Girl Scout troop from Daisies through Cadettes and is also a trained Boy Scout Leader who was very active in their son, Greg's, troop.

Jeff was a Cub Scout, himself, and Committee Chairman of Greg's Boy Scout troop for five years. He is a trained adult leader and a Woodbadge "Raven."

Sandra, Jeff and Lauren, along with Scout, their Labrador Retriever, live in San Clemente, California. Greg, an Eagle Scout, attends the University of California at Irvine.

In addition to Scouting, the Schwartz's have a passion for technology. They have been profiled and called "the ultimate wired family" and "real-life Jetsons" in publications including The Wall Street Journal.

They were also featured in a documentary video about The Family of the Future. The articles and video are available on The Scouting Way website by clicking "About."

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Scouting Way (November 19, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971539804
• ISBN-13: 978-0971539808
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #871,435 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a true inspiration, March 25, 2002

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"scoutingway" (Baltimore, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Scouting Way (Paperback)

When one sees the title The Scouting Way: A Daily Guide to Living With Scout Values, they might assume that it is a book about the life of a boy scout. This book is so much more. It is an inspirational guide to living a life full of the values and ideals similar to those of scouts.

The accounts from various professionals give it a well-rounded feel - a remarkable insight into every day life. Whether speaking of happiness, teamwork, honesty, or reverence, there is a viewpoint and a story that will literally lift you from your chair. Sporadic lists and activities, including lists of things to make you happy, give it a particular uniqueness.

Tom Jones, a space shuttle astronaut, demonstrates how to turn disappointment into happiness. He was successful in "dealing with adversity and overcoming it mentally." What a great concept, right?

Letitia Baldridge tells of her childhood struggle when moving to a new town and dealing with the sadness associated with feeling left out. Even the story of her 7th birthday party could force any adult to see the importance of friendliness.

This book is a true inspiration. It's an emotional and intellectual effort to demonstrate the ways in which the values of scouting can be applied to the life of every reader. Although the style is simple, you will be overwhelmed (in a good way) with sentiment. It is a must-read and it will be sure to get your priorities and perspectives in order.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thirty different positive values are examined in depth, March 12, 2002

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Scouting Way (Paperback)

The Scouting Way: A Daily Guide To Living With Scout Values is an inspirational guide to living one's life by the principles, virtues, and values of Scouting. From Cheerfulness and Patriotism to Honesty, Continual Learning and Reverence of God, thirty different positive values are examined in depth with informative and compelling essays, thoughts, examples, and encouragements to live one's life in better terms than ever. Evocative of fond memories from one's scouting days, The Scouting Way is an upbeat, first-class highly recommended guide to physical and spiritual self-improvement.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Scoutig Way, January 14, 2002

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Stephen Lock (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Scouting Way (Paperback)

I am the Proffessional Staff member for Scouting New Zealand with the responsibility for Resource Development, Youth Programme Delivery and Adult Leader Resources and Training

I have subscribed to the Scouting Way Newsletter and as a result of that I purchased a copy of the Scouting Way Book in November 2001

This book embodies the true Ethic and Values which form the basis for Scouting anywhere in the world, it supports the Promise and Law which are at the very core of our purpose

I find the examples in the Scouting Way to be fresh, thoughtful and above all else examples of very good practice expressed by work face adult Scout Masters, messages are simple to understand and show the values that young people and adults adopt as members of Scouting

If this book were available and being used by all Youth Workers both volunteers and proffessionals eg teachers the communities from which they worked in would be immeasurably improved

Acceptance of a values based programme by more young people would enhance their lives and that of their future families, this book gives them this opportunity

Scouting Worldwide will make use of this resource as it is a very valuable tool for youth development

I congratulate Sanfra and Jeff Schwartz on their publication of the Scouting Way Book and I look forward to further issues

Stephen Lock
Programme and Training Manager
Scouting New Zealand
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