September 1, 2026 is the launch for my debut children’s book, This Boy Will Do Great Things. My illustrator and I are thrilled with the book. Ways to purchase are listed at the end of this blog.
During my travels around the world, I witnessed both the beauty of wildlife and the urgent need to protect it. But in 2023, when I visited the Okavango Delta in Botswana, I discovered something more—I met Dima.
When Dima shared his journey about the obstacles he overcame to become a wildlife guide, I was inspired to tell his story.
At first, it may seem unlikely that Dima, from a small village in Botswana, and I, raised on a remote farm in Nebraska, would form such a deep connection. Yet our lives shared a common thread: we both faced barriers that could have kept us from pursuing our dreams. Our journeys remind us that courage, determination, and belief in yourself know no borders.
Wherever children grow—whether among cornfields or beside wandering elephants—somewhere, a child is watching, learning, and dreaming...and someday, that child, too, will do great things.
You may order by clicking on the highlighted links below.
- From Village Books to receive a signed copy.
- From Ingram Sparks (print-on-demand) in the U.S. and in most international markets.
- Or where ever fine books are sold searching for author and title.
Susan E. Greisen 
Dear Gowee Sue,
Soooo proud of you for this incredible accomplishment! Well done!
We are sending a copy to Cheryl’s niece for her to read with her childre.
Love, Phillip & Cheryl DeSautell
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Hello Phil and Cheryl,
I hope your niece and her children will enjoy this book. It is amazing to see how one person’s passion for good can change an entire community. Be well my friends.
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