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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
"Now, not many miles away...I was getting my life on track."
In Boy from the Country, John D. Nesbitt offers a poignant and reflective memoir of a young boy growing up in rural poverty during the 1950s and 1960s. Through a series of vivid snapshots, he takes readers into the fields where he worked, the struggles of a difficult family situation, and the rebellious moments that led him into trouble with the law.
But this is not just a story of hardship-it's a story of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of education. With a passion for learning, Nesbitt rises above the limitations of his upbringing, embarking on a path that leads him to a successful career as both an educator and a writer.
Through Nesbitt's lens, readers are invited to experience a forgotten era of field work, a society shaped by economic challenge, and the inspirational journey of a man who found his way out of adversity. The memoir culminates in Nesbitt's reflections on personal achievement and the legacy of reclaiming a Western heritage of land, horses, and freedom.
Boy from the Country is a heartfelt tribute to the endurance of the human spirit, celebrating how education can open doors to new possibilities of living a richer life.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
"Now, not many miles away...I was getting my life on track."
In Boy from the Country, John D. Nesbitt offers a poignant and reflective memoir of a young boy growing up in rural poverty during the 1950s and 1960s. Through a series of vivid snapshots, he takes readers into the fields where he worked, the struggles of a difficult family situation, and the rebellious moments that led him into trouble with the law.
But this is not just a story of hardship-it's a story of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of education. With a passion for learning, Nesbitt rises above the limitations of his upbringing, embarking on a path that leads him to a successful career as both an educator and a writer.
Through Nesbitt's lens, readers are invited to experience a forgotten era of field work, a society shaped by economic challenge, and the inspirational journey of a man who found his way out of adversity. The memoir culminates in Nesbitt's reflections on personal achievement and the legacy of reclaiming a Western heritage of land, horses, and freedom.
Boy from the Country is a heartfelt tribute to the endurance of the human spirit, celebrating how education can open doors to new possibilities of living a richer life.