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Author:

Courtenay, Bryce, 1933-2012

Title:

The power of one [sound recording] / Bryce Courtenay.

Format:

[sound recording] /

Edition:

Unabridged.

Publisher:

Bolinda Audio ;

Copyright Date:

2000

Description:

18 audio discs (21 hr., 30 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

Boxing--Fiction.
World War, 1939-1945--South Africa--Fiction.
Children--South Africa--Fiction.
China--History--Boxer Rebellion, 1899-1901--Fiction.
South Africa--Fiction.
Talking books--Young adults
Books on compact discs--Young adults
Compact discs--Young adults

Other Authors:

Bower, Humphrey.

Notes:

Compact disc. Duration: 21:30:00. Read by Humphrey Bower ; introduced by the author.

Summary:

First with the head and then with the heart. So says Hoppie Groenewald, boxing champion, to a 7-year-old boy who dreams of being the welterweight champion of the world. For the young Peekay, it is a piece of advice he will carry with him throughout life. Born in a South Africa divided by racism and hatred, this one small boy will come to lead all the tribes of Africa. Through enduring friendships with Hymie and Gideon, Peekay gains the strength he needs to win out.

ISBN:

1742679528
9781742679525

Locations:

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)