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The Power of One

Bryce Courtenay

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The Power of One

by Bryce Courtenay
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Triumph over adversity with the Power of One.

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration in life. It follows the journey of Peekay, a weak and friendless boy, as he finds the courage to dream and succeed in a world torn apart. His relationships with two older men, one black and one white, show that unity can overcome even the greatest of divides. The book's most distinctive feature is its message of hope and the belief that one person can change the world.

  • West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (WAYRBA) for Older Readers (1996)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Power of One

by Bryce Courtenay
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ISBN: 9780143004554
Author: Bryce Courtenay
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date of Publication: 2007-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Young Adult
Goodreads rating: 4.35
(rated by 88540 readers)

Description

In 1939, as Hitler casts his enormous, cruel shadow across the world, the seeds of apartheid take root in South Africa. There, a boy called Peekay is born. His childhood is marked by humiliation and abandonment, yet he vows to survive and conceives heroic dreams, which are nothing compared to what life actually has in store for him. He embarks on an epic journey through a land of tribal superstition and modern prejudice where he will learn the power of words, the power to transform lives and the power of one.
 

Triumph over adversity with the Power of One.

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration in life. It follows the journey of Peekay, a weak and friendless boy, as he finds the courage to dream and succeed in a world torn apart. His relationships with two older men, one black and one white, show that unity can overcome even the greatest of divides. The book's most distinctive feature is its message of hope and the belief that one person can change the world.

  • West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (WAYRBA) for Older Readers (1996)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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