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Book Review of The Power of One

The Power of One
The Power of One
Author: Bryce Courtenay
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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One of the best books I've read this year. It's about a little boy, Peekay, who is sent to boarding school at age 5 in South Africa where he has to fend for himself. He is just a lonely little kid who must learn his life lessons from friends, peers and other people who come into his life. Race relations, apartheid, trust, friendship, endurance and perserverance are explored. I can't say enough about this book; I thought it was inspiring and profound.