Half a Man

Lukas Engelbrecht

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Lukas Engelbrecht
01 July 2025

Sociology: family & relationships; Psychology; Social, group or collective psychology

Half a Man is a powerful psychology book that asks one simple but life-changing question: What if the version of you that the world sees is only half of who you really are?

From childhood, we are shaped by outside forces-family, school, religion, culture, work-to fit into roles, follow rules, and keep the peace. But in doing so, we often silence the most honest parts of ourselves. This book uncovers how societal conditioning, emotional suppression, and identity loss have turned so many of us into strangers in our own skin.

Through clear language, real-world examples, and practical tools, Half a Man helps you reconnect with the parts of you that were pushed aside to please others. It offers a path back to self-awareness, emotional freedom, and personal growth-without shame or guilt.

Whether you're struggling with people-pleasing, burnout, low self-esteem, or the quiet feeling that something inside you is missing, this book is for you. It's direct, heartfelt, and written like a conversation with a smart friend.

You're not broken. You're just unfinished. And it's time to stop living half a life.

By: Lukas Engelbrecht
Imprint: Lukas Engelbrecht
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 177g
ISBN: 9798231008957
Pages: 148
Publication Date: 01 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lukas CJ Engelbrecht was born on 7 November 1956 in Kroonstad, Orange Free State, South Africa. In his 12 years at school he changes school nine times. After school he joined the South African Police Services and had a variety of jobs since. He started writing poetry in 1982. Since then he wrote 802(2016) poems. He wrote a couple of articles and eBooks. He adopted the name ""Grandpa"" on Pinterest. Social media: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Blog Email: mygramp@gmail.com

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