"Sometimes the slightest things change the directions of our lives, the merest breath of a circumstance, a random moment that connects like a meteorite striking the earth. Lives have swiveled and changed direction on the strength of a chance remark."
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About Bryce Courtenay
Bryce Courtenay was a South African-born Australian novelist and advertising executive. After a successful career in advertising, he turned to writing and published his first novel 'The Power of One' in 1989, which became an international bestseller. Courtenay went on to write numerous other novels, many of which were inspired by his own life experiences and family history. He often explored themes of racism, social injustice, and resilience in his works.
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