Set in 1980s Glasgow, this powerful debut novel follows young Shuggie Bain, a boy growing up amid poverty, addiction, and resilience. His love for his struggling mother shapes a tender and heartbreaking portrait of survival and identity.

Why Read This Book?

• A deeply emotional exploration of family and hardship

• Captures the atmosphere of working-class Scotland with vivid prose

• Winner of the Booker Prize, acclaimed for its raw honesty and compassion

About the Author

Douglas Stuart is a Scottish-American writer and fashion designer. His work reflects a deep understanding of vulnerability, love, and societal challenges, drawing from his own upbringing in Glasgow.