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Author : David Sheff Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Co Manufacturer : Houghton Mifflin Co
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Sheff s story is a first: a teenager s addiction from the parent s point of view a real-time chronicle of the shocking descent into substance abuse and the gradual emergence into hope. Before meth, Sheff s son Nic was a varsity athlete, honor student, and award-winning journalist. After meth, he was a trembling wraith who stole money from his eight-year-old brother and lived on the streets. With haunting candor, Sheff traces the first subtle warning signs, the denial (by both child and parents), the three A.M. phone calls (is it Nic? the police? the hospital?), the attempts at rehab, and, at last, the way past addiction. He shows us that, whatever an addict s fate, the rest of the family must care for each other too, lest they become addicted to addiction. Meth is the fastest-growing drug in the United States, as well as the most addictive and the most dangerous wreaking permanent brain damage faster than any other readily available drug. It has invaded every region and demographic in America. This book is the first that treats meth and its impact in depth. But it is not just about meth. Nic s addiction has wrought the same damage that any addiction will wreak. His story, and his father s, are those of any family that contains an addict and one in three American families does.
Customer reviews for 'Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction'
«A Must Read for All Parents of Teens Today»
As a parent that struggled with my own teenager - after reading Beautiful Boy I don't feel I could compare to what David Sheff endured with Nic and the way he put it into words; words that only a parent that has experienced difficult times can feel deep down - is nothing short of amazing.
As an author (Wit's End: Advice and Resources for Saving Your Out-of-Control Teen) I felt Beautiful Boy was done exceptionally well, very compelling and painful - brutally honest and completely put my struggles into perspective.
I applaud, commend and wish only the best for David and Nic Sheff and his family - and thank him for allowing all of us to learn from his experiences.
[Friday, November 28, 2008]
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«Must read»
You should consider this book a must read if your life has EVER come into contact with anyone battling an addiction. It is the best insight into the world of those touched by addicts I have ever read.
I recommend it to anyone that ever mentions the subject to me.
[Friday, November 21, 2008]
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«Beautiful Boy »
I bought this book a second time, this time for a friend. The story is so real - you have the feeling that you're in the middle of everything what happend. I totally would recommend that book because it' more than a story or a normal book! Very authentic!!!
[Monday, November 17, 2008]
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