An Experiment in Compassion

About the Book: 

Stevie's just out of jail. Newly sober and building a relationship with his son, he's taking control of his own life. But what about his younger brother, Danny?

In this touching and darkly funny story of retribution and forgiveness, Stevie battles against the influences that broke him before, while Danny and his girlfriend spiral further into self-destruction. Can the bond between the two brothers be enough to give them both a fresh start?

Cycles of alcohol abuse affect individuals, families and communities. For each person who tries to break away, there are innumerable pressures forcing them back into familiar patterns. And for those that can't escape, that are fated to make the same choices again and again - can we still feel compassion?

Reviews: 

one of the most effortlessly charming books I've read in a long time. THE SCOTTISH REVIEW OF BOOKS on My Epileptic Lurcher

simultaneously hilarious and touching, morose and vividly energetic THE HERALD on Monks

The writing is always truthful, immediate and powerful SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY on Six Black Candles

About the Author:

DES DILLON was born and brought up in Coatbridge. He has written poetry and fiction, including Me and Ma Gal, (which won the 2003 World Book Day ‘We Are What We Read’ poll for the novel that best describes Scotland today) and has had several of his books adapted for film and television. He has worked as a teacher of English, a creative writing tutor and as a scriptwriter for High Road and River City. He is the Artistic Director of Goldfish Theatre which has staged productions of Singin’ I’m No a Billy He’s a Tim – the most performed play in Scotland in the last decade – at the SECC and many other venues. He lives in Galloway.