Cunt: a true story

by Des Dillon

Danni, a past her sell by date nervous breakdown survivor, has been charged with contempt for using the word Cunt in Glasgow Sheriff Court. Back home researching the origin of the word Cunt she unwittingly conjures up an ebullient African Goddess who helps her overcome a bullying sister, a know all psychiatrist, a patronising Judge, a paedophile and a violent ned in a wheely bin.

Danni emerges from the chaos having reclaimed the word Cunt for the sisterhood and transformed herself into a confident contemporary feminist. Des Dillon's hilarious black comedy asks who made the word Cunt bad and who must pay for it.

Ages 16+ Contains Strong Language

180 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 6, 2017

About the author

Des Dillon was born and brought up in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, and studied English at Strathclyde University. A former teacher, he is now a poet, short story writer, novelist and dramatist writing for radio, stage, television and film. He has taught Creative Writing at the Arvon Foundation and was Writer in Residence at Castlemilk, Glasgow, between 1998 and 2000. Des now lives in Galloway with his wife and two dogs, one of whom really did walk on the ceiling during an epileptic fit.

Reviews

[Sarah Faichney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Required reading for all! Des Dillon has played a blinder with this and everyone should own a copy. Especially if you hate the word cunt! The book handles sensitive themes in a considered and humorous manner, is highly informative and the characters easily relatable. Brilliant book. Highly recommend.

[Fiona Rabson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awe inspiring writing

A superb lesson in not accepting the status quo of what is considered correct language by society (and reclaiming the true meaning of some of our words)