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Barefoot Georgie – A Farm Boy in Africa
In the harsh lands of South Africa, a boy named Georgie grows up amidst challenges that would test the heart and spirit of any child. From venomous snakes under his wardrobe to the winding roads that led him to school and beyond, Georgie’s world unfolds through the vivid seasons of rural life. His mother’s fierce love contrasts with the quiet strength and faults of his father, shaping a childhood thick with lessons in endurance, responsibility, and hope.
As Georgie navigates friendships, family rifts, and the trials of adolescence—from almost drowning in a murky dam to grappling with a devastating accident—he learns what it means to stand tall despite hardship. His desire for education and his passion for running illuminate his path, carrying him through university and into a world shaped by deeper truths about culture, loyalty, and dreams deferred.
What happens when the foundation of your childhood is shaken? Can the roots of family, faith, and hard-won wisdom ever hold steady?
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From the red dust of an African farm to the lecture halls of academia and beyond, I dared to outrun my circumstances.
I grew up barefoot, navigating a worn-down homestead and the wild outdoors. But beneath the scrapes and close calls lay a restless ambition. Caught between unrest and wars, the comforting rhythms of the old ways and the terrifying pull of the unknown, I set out to build a bigger life.
I told my story because it’s more than mine—it’s the story of finding peace in the chaos, strength in the struggle, and the beauty in the journey.
What would you do if your roots were torn, but your dreams still called?
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Barefoot Georgie – A Farm Boy in Africa has been certified by ProudlyHuman™. Georg Rosenbrock is the proud human author of the text of this book. His assertion of human authorship has been verified by Proudly Human and issued with certification mark 1000-0000-0869.
| Book Details ISBN 978-1-9194070-4-3 Barefoot Georgie – Hard Cover Number of Pages 498 Height(mm) 236 x Width(mm) 157 x Spine Width(mm) 35 ISBN 978-1-9194070-5-0 Barefoot Georgie – Paperback Number of Pages 494 Height 229(mm) x Width(mm) 152 x Spine Width(mm) 28 Order through the links below | About the Author Georg J Rosenbrock holds a BSc (Hons), an MSc, a GCCEE, and a PDC. His diverse career spans Africa, North America, and the United Kingdom, encompassing extensive experience in engineering, farming, landscaping, irrigation system design, and permaculture. Guided by a deep reverence for the Earth, Georg is happiest with soil between his fingers, witnessing the quiet miracle of a seed sprouting into fruit. He is the author of Healing Permaculture and the memoir Barefoot Georgie – A Farm Boy in Africa, works that reflect his lifelong passion for regenerative living and the land |