John van de Ruit was born in Durban, South Africa and educated at the University of Natal where he completed a Masters degree in Drama and Performance. since 1998 he has been a professional actor, playwright and producer. His first novel, Spud, has become an international award-winning bestseller, and the fastest selling book in South Africa's publishing history.
""A deeply funny chronicle of male adolescence."" -""Entertainment Weekly"" ""An INSTANT LAUGH...Meet Spud, and expect the unexpected."" -""Redbook"" a An instant laugh . . . Meet Spud, and expect the unexpected.a a""Redbook"" aA rare book that men and their sons can laugh about together.a a""Best Life"" aA deeply funny chronicle of male adolescence. B+a a""Entertainment Weekly"" aAchingly funny.a a""Times Lifestyle"" (S.A.)