Dignity
by Craig Brown
Dignity is a coming-of-age tale exploring the friendship between a young boy and a local street-sweeper, Bogie, a taciturn figure who prefers to pass through life unnoticed by those who look down on him. Providing support to each other, they navigate a path to achieving Bogie’s ambition of retiring to a sailboat, and the boy surviving the challenges of early adolescence.
At its heart, it is the story of a quiet man overcoming adversity and a young man finding his place in the world. With vivid characters and a sharply observed setting in 1980s New Zealand, Dignity reminds us that there is much to respect about those who choose to walk quietly among us.
What readers are saying
“Readers who connected with the tender human dignity of A Man Called Ove and the bruised coming-of-age memory of The Body are in for a treat with Dignity.”
— Asher Syed
“Dignity ... is a compelling literary novel that captures a quiet slice of life with exceptional emotional resonance.”
— Alija Turkovic
“A wonderful piece of fiction that shines for its fantastic, rich surroundings.”
— Richard Prause
“A heartfelt look at community ties that reminds us to appreciate the fascinating people we sometimes tend to overlook.”
— David Jaggart
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More books by Craig Brown
A Little Something To Hide
"All manner of people ride a Briscola coach. Some travel toward dreams, others are escaping horrors, each carries their secrets and the belief that they harbour truths known only to themselves"
When the Briscola coach leaves San Francisco, no one knows what secrets its passengers carry. Bobbie is hiding his sexuality, Rosa the pain of her abuse, Father Simon the faith he struggles to keep. Step on board to discover the lives of the travellers riding to Albuquerque and learn why each of them has a little something to hide.
"Brown excels at creating multidimensional, flawed individuals whose struggles and secrets stir empathy."
Editor's Pick, BookLife Reviews
Craig Brown's debut novel, 'A Little Something To Hide', explores the lives of the passengers on the Briscola Coach Service from San Francisco to Albuquerque. Every traveller believes they’re harbouring a secret that none of the world can see. Sharp, observant prose that captures vivid moments and the inner dramas, delusions, and backstories of a travelling ensemble.