Niddrie Boys

Poverty, crime, gangsters, bullying, HIV and a drugs epidemic that gripped the local area and destroyed so many lives. A gritty real-life story, Niddrie Boys gives a ground-level insight into life on the streets of Niddrie in the east end of Edinburgh. It follows one young boy's adventures as he grows up in a tough environment where the ever-present threat of violence lurks just around the corner. Seen through the same eyes that could also appreciate lifelong friendships, loyalty and the positive influence of the many strong women whose indomitable spirit inspired hope and love, and a reminder to keep striving towards a better future and a better life. A must read, Niddrie Boys will shock you, make you laugh, make you cry and then shock you again. - John Stanton, author and Niddrie Boy