The Power of One
Сила единства
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- Novel
- Year
- 1989
- Author
- Bryce Courtenay
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An Australian novel from 1989, written by Bryce Courtenay, is a coming-of-age story set in South Africa during the 1930s and 1940s. The protagonist, an English-speaking boy nicknamed Peekay, faces cruelty and discrimination in an Afrikaans boarding school. Despite hardships, he finds mentors who shape his resilience and confidence: the wise prisoner Doc, the African wrestler Geel Piet, and an experienced boxing coach. Through knowledge, sports, and social awareness, Peekay dreams of overcoming injustice and uniting a divided society. This powerful and inspiring novel explores themes of racism, resistance, education, and personal growth.
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