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Set against the backdrop of 1939, as Hitler's shadow looms and apartheid begins in South Africa, a boy named Peekay faces a childhood filled with humiliation and abandonment. Determined to survive, he dreams of heroism, unaware of the extraordinary journey ahead. His path leads him through a landscape steeped in tribal superstition and modern prejudice, where he discovers the transformative power of words and the strength of the individual spirit—“the power of one.” The narrative is both engrossing and inspiring, showcasing Peekay's remarkable metamorphosis and the profound impact he has on those around him. With a blend of humor and earthy realism, his adventures are laced with suspense and emotional depth. The vivid portrayal of the people from Africa's sun-baked plains resonates powerfully, as the author captures them with fierce affection. This compelling tale not only highlights the resilience of the human spirit but also affirms the belief that one person can make a difference in a world fraught with challenges. The story is a testament to the enduring strength of hope and the transformative power of individual action.
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The Power of One, Courtenay Bryce
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- Pubblicato
- 1990
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- Titolo
- The Power of One
- Sottotitolo
- Movie Tie-In
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Courtenay Bryce
- Editore
- Ballantine Books
- Pubblicato
- 1990
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 533
- ISBN10
- 0345359925
- ISBN13
- 9780345359926
- Serie
- Il potere di uno
- Tag
- Narrativa, Tema stórico, Prosa storica, Young Adult, Classici, Relazioni, Seconda guerra mondiale, Società, Cultura e Società, Africa, Crescita, Razza, Razzismo, Destino, Repubblica del Sudafrica, Ragazzi, Colonialismo, Emarginato, Primavera, Scatola, Colonizzazione, insediamento, Desolazione
- Prima pubblicazione
- 1989
- Titolo originale
- The Power of one
- Valutazione
- 4,35 su 5
- Descrizione
- Set against the backdrop of 1939, as Hitler's shadow looms and apartheid begins in South Africa, a boy named Peekay faces a childhood filled with humiliation and abandonment. Determined to survive, he dreams of heroism, unaware of the extraordinary journey ahead. His path leads him through a landscape steeped in tribal superstition and modern prejudice, where he discovers the transformative power of words and the strength of the individual spirit—“the power of one.” The narrative is both engrossing and inspiring, showcasing Peekay's remarkable metamorphosis and the profound impact he has on those around him. With a blend of humor and earthy realism, his adventures are laced with suspense and emotional depth. The vivid portrayal of the people from Africa's sun-baked plains resonates powerfully, as the author captures them with fierce affection. This compelling tale not only highlights the resilience of the human spirit but also affirms the belief that one person can make a difference in a world fraught with challenges. The story is a testament to the enduring strength of hope and the transformative power of individual action.