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(2) My mind returns to it after I've completed it. She still talks (at 17) about that lung. It passes all my 5 star tests. In fact, I almost sat out of this month's read, but then changed my mind in the spirit of stretching my reading selections.
Sheff relates the tremendous pain, fear, and betrayal felt by those who love an addict. We follow the Sheff family as they try vaious programs and Nic continues to relapse. It is not the type of book I typically read becuase, wether it is right or wrong, I don't have much patience for many of the excuses for drug addiction. (3) Historical aspects are well documented. I remember thinking "I wonder what demonstration would have the same effect concerning drug use".
Users can get their drug of choice whenever and wherever they want.In many regions of the country, overdoses have or will surpass automobile accidents as the leading cause of non-natural death." (pg 326)David Sheff, father of Nic Sheff and acclaimed journalists, takes us on a journey that chronolicles the descent of Nic into a word of a meth addict. (1) It is well (extremely well) written. (4) I learned something. I also learned a lot about the history of meth.
I read this book because it was a book club selection. I think drug addiction is one of the scariest ideas for any parent. As Sheff notes "First-time users are younger, teh drugs themselves are stronger, and there are many more types of drugs to abuse. Even with inquisitive mind of a journalist and his extensive research skills, Sheff learns what most addict parents learn: there is no sure fire way to treat an addict, particularly a meth addict. Maybe it is the bias I mentioned at the beginning.When my youngest daughter was very young we were at a museum where the effects of smoking were demonstrated through an exposed pig's lung. I always viewed it as a fairly new drug; however, it has apparently been around since the late 1800's. I'm glad I did.I don't know what prevents me from giving it a five star.
The most tragic fallout of Nic's behavior is certainly his younger siblings. But, something prevents me from it. It appeared to have a life-long impact on her. I particularly appreciated Sheff's objective reflection on the role of divorce and parents in general who are often in denial when the first signs of drug use emerge. Reading this part broke my heart.Excellent read and highly recommended.
Well written. A good book to share with the teenagers who think that their actions don't effect the family.
Help is great, but only when someone is capable of accepting it. It was a powerful story. A kid can get into all kinds of trouble growing up, and all a parent can really do is try to steer them in one direction or another. At times it was heart wrenching, and at times it was hopeful. Overall it was a great read.
As I read the book, my heart went out to both the father, his addict son, and the other family members. I'm glad I did because I could not put it down. I bought this book on a whim not knowing anything about the author or the book. I am a counselor, and I believe reading this book will help me to better understand and connect with families I work with who are battling addictions. It was a great book. It seemed to really give the reader an in-depth picture of what addicts' families experience--their worries, their struggles, etc. Now I am buying his son's book ("Tweak") so I can read the other perspective. I suggest all parents of addicts and anyone who wants to know more about what it feels like to deal with an addict child read this book.
This book gives an honest look into how a family struggles to deal with addiction, specifically a crystal meth addiction. This book chronicles the failed attempts at rehab and how the addict's actions impact those in his life. It is told from the addict's father's point of view.The book is well-written and easy to read. This book allows the reader some insight into the deadly world of drug addiction and how it takes its toll on everyone involved.
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