Justice & humanity
Death Row
An examination of life under a sentence of death, and the difficult questions that arise where accountability, compassion and punishment meet.
Discover the bookAuthor · Etiquette authority · Speaker
At the heart
of every story,
our humanity.
Writing about justice, dignity and the way we treat one another. Welcome to the world of Susie Barber.
A New Zealand voice. An international conversation.
Published by Austin Macauley
Member · New Zealand Society of Authors
Ambassador · The Louise Nicholas Trust
The bookshelf
Three books.
Three important conversations.
Voice & dignity
Silenced No More
A call to confront childhood sexual abuse, understand the weight of silence and recognise the responsibility of rebuilding trust.
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Civility & connection
Modern Manners
A contemporary guide to considerate communication, digital behaviour and navigating modern life with confidence.
Discover the bookA thread through every part of my work
“Etiquette has always been,
and will always be, about respect.”
Susie Barber
Beyond the page
A life’s work in
human connection.
Susie Barber is a published author, international etiquette educator, speaker and advocate for human dignity. Since establishing the Susie B Finishing School of Etiquette Education in 1995, she has worked with people and organisations on communication, confidence and the standards that shape our relationships.
Her writing brings that attention to people into conversations about justice, trust and modern civility. Across books, teaching and public speaking, her work asks us to think carefully about how we treat one another.
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Bring the conversation
into the room.
Author talks, interviews and conversations about dignity, leadership and respectful communication.
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Make space for
voices that matter.
A commitment to listening, responsibility and the dignity of people whose experiences deserve to be heard.
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