The Power of One ~ Bryce Courtenay

The Power of One ~ Bryce Courtenay

Large hard cover with dust jacket
Dust jacket showing shelf-wear and small tears on edges
Inside, book is in good condition

Set in South Africa during the rise of apartheid, The Power of One follows the journey of Peekay, an English-speaking white boy who faces brutal bullying and isolation at a young age in an Afrikaans boarding school. After enduring psychological and physical abuse, he begins to forge his own path, guided by a Zulu nanny, a wise African chief, and a series of mentors who help him discover strength, resilience, and purpose. Peekay learns to box, studies hard, and dreams of becoming the welterweight champion of the world, believing in the power of one individual to make a difference. As he grows, he becomes a symbol of hope and unity across racial and cultural divides, challenging the injustices of the system around him. His story is one of transformation, grit, and the enduring belief that even a single person can change the world.