The Power of One

Bryce Courtenay

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How does Granpa Chook die?

In what item of clothing does Peekay dress Granpa Chook for his funeral?

To which tribe does Gideon Mandoma belong?

From what does Peekay's mother suffer?

How many boxing fights has Peekay lost by the time he leaves for Northern Rhodesia?

Who are "the People"?

Who dubs South Africa "the great Southland"?

What is a "coffeepot"?

How many "Sinjun's People" are there each year?

What kind of world boxing champion does Peekay aspire to be?

What are "King Georgies"?

What gift do the Barberton prisoners give to Peekay?

What is the name of Mrs. Boxall's organization for the Barberton prisoners?

What is a "swot spot" in the Prince of Wales School?

What does Doc have in his hand when he first meets Peekay?

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