FIRST CANADIAN EDITION. 1996 William Heinemann trade paperback, Bryce Courtenay (The Power of One: A Novel). Damon Courtenay died on the morning of April Fool's Day. In this tribute to his son, Bryce Courtenay lays bare the suffering behind this young man's life. Damon's story is one of lifelong struggle, his love for Celeste, the compassion of family, and a fight to the end for integrity.