| The Power of One is a coming of age story of a young white boy and the obstacles he faces in South Africa, a country rife with racial discrimination and hatred. At a young age he learns to box out of a desire to defend himself. Boxing continues to play a central role in his life in the challenges he faces. It is a book of immense inspiration, friendship, overcoming obstacles and self discovery. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - thoughtful Time/era of story - 1930's-1950's Kids growing up/acting up? Yes Ethnic/Regional/Religion Strong "rags to riches" component? Yes Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Ethnic/regional/gender life Yes Age group of kid(s) in story: - grade school Something wrong upstairs/downstairs? - searching for identity/meaning Parents/lack of parents problem? Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Main Adversary Identity: - society Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 8 () Africa Yes Kind of Africa: - White Enclave Misc setting Writing Style Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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