The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay
This novel follows the life of a young English boy named Peekay who grows up in South Africa during the 1930s and 1940s. Despite facing bullying, racial segregation, and the hardships of World War II, Peekay remains resilient and determined to follow his dream of becoming a world-class boxer. Along his journey, he encounters various mentors who teach him about survival, love, and the power of one person to make a significant difference in the world.
The 1562nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1989
- Nationality
- Australian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 500-600
- Words
- 173,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 36th on My Favourite Book - Australian Big Read (Australian Big Read)
- 44th on Top 100 World Literature Titles (Perfection Learning)
- 183rd on The Big Read (BBC)