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shuggie bain
Book • 2020
Shuggie Bain is a powerful debut novel by Douglas Stuart, telling the story of young Hugh 'Shuggie' Bain and his struggles growing up with an alcoholic mother, Agnes, in post-industrial Glasgow.
The novel explores themes of addiction, love, and identity amidst the harsh realities of working-class life during the Thatcher era.
It is a poignant portrayal of a family's struggles and the unbreakable bond between a mother and son.
The novel explores themes of addiction, love, and identity amidst the harsh realities of working-class life during the Thatcher era.
It is a poignant portrayal of a family's struggles and the unbreakable bond between a mother and son.
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Mentioned in 5 episodes
Mentioned by Mia Sorrenti as the Booker Prize-winning author of Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo.
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Douglas Stuart on Shuggie Bain, Storytelling, and the Human Condition (Part One)
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Douglas Stuart
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Douglas Stuart on Shuggie Bain, Storytelling, and the Human Condition (Part Two)
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Terry Gross
Douglas Stuart
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Best Of: Novelist Douglas Stuart / ‘Half Man’ Actor Richard Gadd
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Dua Lipa
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Terry Gross
Douglas Stuart
Scottish novelist Douglas Stuart on the isolation of secret-keeping
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Jessie Ware
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Douglas Dare
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Mentioned by Bethann Patrick when discussing Douglas Stuart's previous work.
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