Ben Lawson
"Ben Lawson writes in the tradition of his namesake Henry Lawson; an eloquent bush ballad that mourns the tragic fate of one billion bushfire victims."
Ben Lawson grew up in Brisbane, one of five boys. He studied acting at NIDA and worked in theatre throughout Sydney and Melbourne. He has been based in Los Angeles since 2008 where he has acted extensively in television shows, such as Firefly Lane, Modern Family, The Good Place, Billions, Thirteen Reasons Why and Designated Survivor, and films, including Bombshell and No Strings Attached.
Ben misses being in the ocean at Noosa, eating chicken burgers in North Bondi and watching live music on balmy St Kilda nights, as well as a million other things he used to take for granted. To My Country is his first book.
Ben misses being in the ocean at Noosa, eating chicken burgers in North Bondi and watching live music on balmy St Kilda nights, as well as a million other things he used to take for granted. To My Country is his first book.
What books has Ben Lawson written?
According to the Booktopia author page, Ben Lawson's debut (and currently only listed) book is To My Country.
What genre or style does he write in?
His writing is described as in the tradition of Henry Lawson,an eloquent, bush-ballad style focused on Australian landscape and feeling; To My Country reads as lyrical/poetic and rooted in the bush tradition.
What themes does To My Country address?
The Booktopia summary highlights themes of the Australian bush and mourning for bushfire victims, reflecting on homeland and loss.
Is To My Country part of a series or is there a recommended reading order?
To My Country is presented as a standalone debut; no series or reading order is indicated on the author page.
Has Ben Lawson received any awards for his writing?
No literary awards are listed on the Booktopia author page for Ben Lawson.
Popular Books By Ben Lawson
RRP $32.99
$30.99
All Ben Lawson Books
RRP $32.99
$30.99