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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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great book

great story great narrator one of my favorite books. this is a must listen too book

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African odysse

Another superb tale about racism misogyny bullying and narcissistic hatred narrated beautifully . It is also sprinkle with excerpts of the haunting music and song of the African peoples

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A Compelling Read

A gripping story from beginning to end. It tells the story of a racially divided society. Tandia’s fight to earn her place in the world as a beautiful, smart young lady and the awful struggle to achieve personal security against a hateful policeman. It contrasts the rewards for some in the boxing world and a love in the legal world. Bryce Courtney is a master wordsmith creating the gripping narrative that holds your attention from beginning to end. Compelling reading enhanced by a great narrator
I have never written a review for any of the many books I have selected on Audible but I must for this book. Don’t miss this one

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Just great story you must read

If The power of one was great, Tandia was superb. Cried and laugh so many times.

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BRILLIANTLY WRITTEN!!

Such an amazing experience listening to this brilliant book!! Humphrey Bower verbally brings to life every Character! I'm in Awe of the immense intelligence of Bryce Courtney and the Skills of Humphrey Bower.. Highly recommended!! 💖💖💖💖

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moving, emotional, inspiring!

the haunting truths but underlying strength and hope make this story truly memorable, educational and one that certainly goes into the best books list for me.

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A fascinating journey..

Thoroughly enjoyable book exceptionally well narrated. A fascinating snapshot of a time in history from an African perspective. Well developed complex characters that are easily relatable through all of their trials. There is a bit of all of us in this tale..

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story to keep awake

This story is an absolutle reflection of life in Africa back in the early years. Beautifully read. Amazing writer and story telling.❤️😍 ♥️

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Bring it on Courtney

Another great story and superbly narrated by Humphrey
Five Star Humphrey you make listening easy

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Masterpiece

Another masterpiece written by an outstanding author. The history and events truly reflecting those times. The narrator Humphrey is so gifted and really makes this book a pleasure to listen to Thankyou both for an extremely rewarding 26hrs of listening, such a shame it had to end!!!

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