Review of The Power of One (1992) by Stephen O — 17 Jul 2007

Really powerful story about apartheid in Africa but also some great boxing, loved it!

This review of The Power of One (1992) was written by Stephen O on 17 Jul 2007.

The Power of One has generally received positive reviews.

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