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Douglas Stuart

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Douglas Stuart is a Scottish-American author celebrated for his debut novel, "Shuggie Bain," which won the Booker Prize. His work often explores themes of poverty, addiction, and resilience in working-class Glasgow. Stuart's writing is lauded for its unflinching realism and poignant character studies.

Books by Douglas Stuart

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Shuggie Bain
Douglas Stuart
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In 1980s Glasgow, a young boy's unwavering love for his alcoholic mother becomes a desperate, heartbreaking fight against the crushing weight of poverty and societal judgment.