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The Power of One

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The Power of One

by Bryce Courtenay

McArthur & Company | October 8, 1998 | Mass Market Paperbound

First with your head and then with your heart. . . So says Hoppie Groenewald, boxing champion, to a seven-year-old boy who dreams of being the welterweight champion of the world. For the young Peekay, it is a piece of advice he will carry with him throughout his life. Born in a South Africa divided by racism and hatred, young Peekay will come to lead all the tribes of Africa. Through enduring friendships, he gains the strength he needs to win out. And in a final conflict with his childhood enemy, Peekay will fight to the death for justice. . .

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    Rating: 5/5

    Fantastic Book

    Willa

    5 weeks ago

    One of Courtenay's best book, this epic is an absolute page turner. Be sure to get the sequel Tandia and read them together - fantastic.

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    Nikolay Nikiforov

    Rating: 5/5

    Absolutely mind blowing

    Nikolay Nikiforov

    2 months ago

    This is the first of Courtenay's books that I read and I must say that it remains my favorite one. It is probably because it is the first one and I was unfamiliar with his writing style, because all of his books are simply amazing. Bryce Courtenay manages to develop his main characters in such depth that later you feel as attached to them as you would to a best friend or a close relative. If you haven't read this book I recommend it from the bottom of my heart and don't worry it is followed by Tandia (also awesome), so the story doesn't end. If you haven't read any of his books, trust me you won't be sorry.

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    Rating: 5/5

    One of my favourites

    Ann Marie Condotta

    9 months ago

    I read this book a couple of years ago when I was reading through the Chapters Top 100. I absolutely loved it. This book shows that racism is more than just a black and white issue and has a wonderful touch of spirituality. It is an amazing first novel. I loaned it to someone and they never returned it and because I spoke so highly of it to other people, I purchased another one to re-read it again and to share with other book lovers.

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    jennifer

    Rating: 5/5

    Wonderful Book

    jennifer

    12 years ago

    This the first Bryce Courtenay book I read and I absolutely loved it. His writing is so expressive and words so beautiful it is hard to put it down for even a washroon break!!
    I definitely recommend this title as well as any of his other titles. I can hardly wait until his newest one comes out!

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From Our Editors

This powerful book will inspire hope and lift the soul. The Power of One from author Bryce Courtenay follows a boy named Peekay as he copes with the harsh realities of racism, war and lies in South Africa. Born to an Englishwoman, nurtured by a black woman and tormented persistently throughout his youth, he vows to survive and become the welterweight champion of the world. However, his journey is filled with modern prejudice and tribal superstitions. He learns of the power of words and communication and its ability to transform lives and communities. As he learns to sustain himself through the mystical and spiritual world he appreciates, he manages to see through the cruelty of the world.

From the Publisher

First with your head and then with your heart. . . So says Hoppie Groenewald, boxing champion, to a seven-year-old boy who dreams of being the welterweight champion of the world. For the young Peekay, it is a piece of advice he will carry with him throughout his life. Born in a South Africa divided by racism and hatred, young Peekay will come to lead all the tribes of Africa. Through enduring friendships, he gains the strength he needs to win out. And in a final conflict with his childhood enemy, Peekay will fight to the death for justice. . .

About the Author

Bryce Courtenay was born in South Africa, and has lived in Australia for the past forty years. He is the number one bestselling author in Australia and a much-loved author in Canada, where his first book THE POWER OF ONE has sold over one million copies. He recently received an honourary doctorate from the University of South Wales."

Mass Market Paperbound

534 Pages, 4.25 x 7.13 x 1.17 IN

October 8, 1998

McArthur & Company

English


1552780120
9781552780121

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