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I'm glad I did.I don't know what prevents me from giving it a five star. (4) I learned something. It passes all my 5 star tests. I think drug addiction is one of the scariest ideas for any parent. I read this book because it was a book club selection.
The most tragic fallout of Nic's behavior is certainly his younger siblings. I also learned a lot about the history of meth. I always viewed it as a fairly new drug; however, it has apparently been around since the late 1800's. (2) My mind returns to it after I've completed it.
(3) Historical aspects are well documented. 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. Sheff relates the tremendous pain, fear, and betrayal felt by those who love an addict. As Sheff notes "First-time users are younger, teh drugs themselves are stronger, and there are many more types of drugs to abuse. She still talks (at 17) about that lung. I remember thinking "I wonder what demonstration would have the same effect concerning drug use".
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 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.
We follow the Sheff family as they try vaious programs and Nic continues to relapse. In fact, I almost sat out of this month's read, but then changed my mind in the spirit of stretching my reading selections.
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. It appeared to have a life-long impact on her.
(1) It is well (extremely well) written. But, something prevents me from it.
A good book to share with the teenagers who think that their actions don't effect the family. Well written.
At times it was heart wrenching, and at times it was hopeful. Help is great, but only when someone is capable of accepting it. Overall it was a great read. 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.
Now I am buying his son's book ("Tweak") so I can read the other perspective. As I read the book, my heart went out to both the father, his addict son, and the other family members. 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. I bought this book on a whim not knowing anything about the author or the book. 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. It was a great book. I'm glad I did because I could not put it down. It seemed to really give the reader an in-depth picture of what addicts' families experience--their worries, their struggles, etc.
This book allows the reader some insight into the deadly world of drug addiction and how it takes its toll on everyone involved. It is told from the addict's father's point of view.The book is well-written and easy to read. 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.
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