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Tandia

By: Bryce Courtenay
Narrated by: Humphrey Bower
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Tandia is a child of all Africa: half Indian, half African, beautiful and intelligent, she is only 16 when she is first brutalized by the police. Her fear of the White man leads her to join the Black resistance movement. With her in the fight for justice is the one White man Tandia can trust, the welterweight champion of the world, Peekay. Now he must fight their common enemy in order to save both their lives.

©2013 Christine Courtenay (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
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"Humphrey Bower is brilliant....[Tandia] will resonate in the hearts and minds of listeners long after the final chapter." (AudioFile Magazine)

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Quite possibly one of the best books ever!!!

This was the fifth book I have read by Bryce Cortenay. The Potato Factory trilogy really got me hooked. I put off listening for almost a year, but after listening to Shantaram, also narrated by Bowers, I went ahead and took the plunge. The combination of Cortenay and Bowers is simply unbeatable. The Power of One was really good, but the follow up, Tandia was greatness all the way up the last line. I highly recommend this book...you won't be disappointed

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The story of Peekay continues

Bryce Courtenay is one of my new favorite authors. He has excellent descriptions of his charactors and Humphry Bower is simply the best narrator I have ever heard. His range of charactor voices is unmatched.

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Incredible story

I loved Peekay - such an amazing character. Unfortunately there is an incredible amount of hate in the world. But also Love. that's what Peekay stood for - incredible Love

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Love it

Bryce Courtney and Humphrey and Bower are a formidable combination… I really enjoyed The Power of One and maybe Tandia even more

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a good listen

I loved Power of One and was disappointed when it ended. I was hapy to learn that the story continued. Although not quite as good, i enjoyed this book very much. Sames talented narrator. I could listen to him forever.

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Great entertainment

What did you like best about this story?

A great story while explaining the time and context of South African history. The boxing matches were enthralling.

Have you listened to any of Humphrey Bower’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I haven't listened to Humphrey Bower before but I'd be happy to listen again. I am an Australian living in South Africa, so his voice was very easy for me to listen to! His timing, accents and voices were very good.

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EXCELLENT

Had problems with the first two chapters, then it was great reading..
Definitely a good read..

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Absolutely astonishing

Where to begin! After reading The story of one Tania was an easy pick. The way the story is told, you can picture the people and the surroundings. The narrator gives the story a life almost like you are watching a movie. I couldn’t stop listening
Beautiful and almost mystical ending

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What an amazing book.

This man is truly a gifted writer. His understanding of the human plight and man is astounding. Find the true endeavour and struggke of man in this amazing work.

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Great story teller, but graphic violoence

This is the third book of Courtenay's I've listened to and he's the best story teller I've ever encountered. But the graphic descriptions of boxing matches are too violent for me. If that doesn't bother you, you'll love it.

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