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About This Book
ISBN13: 9780345410054 
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Synopses & Reviews
Publisher Comments:
But his dreams were nothing compared to what awaited him. For he embarked on an epic journey through a land of tribal superstition and modern prejudice, where he would learn the power of words, the power to transform lives, and the mystical power that would sustain him even when it appeared that villainy would rule the world: The Power of One.
Review:
Review:
–The New York Times
From the Hardcover edition.
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
–The New York Times
“Unabashedly uplifting . . . asserts forcefully what all of us would like to believe: that the individual, armed with the spirit of independence–‘the power of one’–can prevail.”
–Cleveland Plain Dealer
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.
“Totally engrossing . . . [presents] the metamorphosis of a most remarkable young man and the almost spiritual influence he has on others . . . Peekay has both humor and a refreshingly earthy touch, and his adventures, at times, are hair-raising in their suspense.”
–Los Angeles Times Book Review
“Marvelous . . . It is the people of the sun-baked plains of Africa who tug at the heartstrings in this book. . . . [Bryce] Courtenay draws them all with a fierce and violent love.”
–The Washington Post Book World
“Impressive.”
–Newsday
“A compelling tale.”
–The Christian Science Monitor
About the Author
lived in Sydney for the major part of his life. Visit him on the web at www.brycecourtenay.com.
From the Hardcover edition.
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Average customer rating based on 6 comments:
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Jeane, February 10, 2008 (view all comments by Jeane)
The story of an English boy growing up in South Africa, obsessed with the dream of being a professional boxer. This is a powerful book that deals with issues of racism, oppression and prejudice. It is moving and profound. The characters are vividly depicted through riveting scenes and well-written dialog. The descriptions of boarding school, prison life, naturalist expeditions, literary correspondence and the world of boxing make it rich indeed. This is no light-weight reading! It may be a bit melodramatic at times, but overall an excellent book.
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Rhaye Heather, August 3, 2007 (view all comments by Rhaye Heather)
Often said to be the book he's felt closest to, Courtenay writes about South Africa during it's troubled time of apartheid and the advent of World War II. The way he writes about the beauty of Africa and its' different tribes make you want to be there and experience what he's talking about first hand. But moreover, the beautiful story of Peekay and the incredible odds he must endure is the most touching of all. This book is somewhat autobiographical for Courtenay, so it gives insight into where he gets his inspiration for his writing.
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Susan Aluma, July 2, 2007 (view all comments by Susan Aluma)
This is a wonderful story of a bright young boy growing up in South Africa with dreams of becoming the welterweight boxing champion. Peekay, the young boy, has a rough start in life, but with the wonderful inspirations he finds along the way, he moves closer to his dreams. You will take Peeaky into your heart and cheer him on through his life's trevails and triumphs.
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Product Details
- ISBN:
- 9780345410054
- Author:
- Publisher:
- Ballantine Books
- Location:
- New York :
- Subject:
- Historical
- Subject:
- Fiction
- Subject:
- World war, 1939-1945
- Subject:
- Action & Adventure
- Subject:
- Children
- Subject:
- War
- Subject:
- Historical - General
- Subject:
- South Africa
- Subject:
- War stories
- Subject:
- Children -- South Africa -- Fiction.
- Subject:
- World War, 19
- Copyright:
- 1989
- Edition Description:
- Ballantine Bks
- Series Volume:
- 104-248
- Publication Date:
- September 1996
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Language:
- English
- Illustrations:
- Yes
- Pages:
- 528
- Dimensions:
- 8.34x5.54x1.16 in. .94 lbs.
