Toby L Lepley (EDT), Martha E Couch (EDT) Lifelong Impact of 4-H

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Heartwarming, surprising, and inspirational: this collection of thirty-one stories from families and individuals whose lives have been touched by 4-H covers more than a century of history in Texas. It traces the organization from its agricultural origins at the turn of the twentieth century to its present-day status as a training ground for leaders and professionals in fields ranging from the NFL to the US Senate. Told in the conversational voices of real-life participants, these essays relate an engaging story of the perseverance, dedicated work ethic, humility, and compassion that 4-H instills in its members. Including more than thirty historic photographs, the impact of ';Head, Heart, Hands, and Health' weaves together these tales of familial support, triumphs, and disappointments, and the educational force that is Texas 4-H.