Author(s): Bryce Courtenay

Fiction

First with your head and then with your heart' is advice Peekay, a seven-year-old boy who dreams of being the welterweight champion of the world, will carry throughout his life. Born in a South Africa divided by racism and hatred, this one small boy will come to lead all the tribes of Africa. And in a final conflict with his childhood enemy, the Judge, Peekay will fight to the death for justice. The Power of Oneis an unforgettaable story of the triumph of the human spirit - a spellbinding tale for all ages. First published in 1989, Bryce Courtenay's debut novel, The Power of One, is now a classic bestseller. This commemorative edition includes a Foreword written by the author shortly before his death in 2012. 'The ultimate international bestseller.' New York Times'Bryce Courtenay's first novel is a triumph.'Sunday Times (UK)'In the end, if someone said, 'Here Lies Bryce Courtenay, a storyteller', my life will have been worthwhile.' Bryce Courtenay, 1997brycecourtenay.com facebook.com/BryceCourtenay