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A NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE, STARRING STEVE CARELL AND TIMOTHY CHALAMET. David Sheff grapples with the harrowing questions surrounding his son Nic's addiction to drugs and the impact on their family. Once a charming, athletic honor student, Nic descends into the chaos of crystal meth addiction, transforming into a shadow of his former self. Sheff recounts the early warning signs, including denial, frantic late-night phone calls, and numerous attempts at rehab. His fixation on Nic's well-being becomes an obsession, leading to immense emotional and physical tolls. As a journalist, Sheff diligently researches treatment options, refusing to abandon hope for his son. This memoir offers a unique perspective on a teenager's addiction, chronicling the painful journey from despair to the possibility of recovery. It captures the emotional turmoil of loving a child who appears lost to addiction. Praise for the memoir includes accolades for its brilliance, heart-wrenching narrative, and the wisdom it imparts. It is recognized as an important, moving, and beautifully written exploration of a parent's love and struggle.
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Beautiful Boy, David Sheff
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2018
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- (In brossura)
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- Titolo
- Beautiful Boy
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- David Sheff
- Editore
- Scribner
- Pubblicato
- 2018
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 448
- ISBN10
- 1471177939
- ISBN13
- 9781471177934
- Serie
- Tag
- Saggistica, Scienze sociali, Storie vere, Biografie, Temi psicologici, Amore, Psicologia, Famiglia, Autobiografie e memorie, Salute mentale, Padri e figli
- Titolo originale
- Beautiful Boy
- Valutazione
- 4,25 su 5
- Descrizione
- A NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE, STARRING STEVE CARELL AND TIMOTHY CHALAMET. David Sheff grapples with the harrowing questions surrounding his son Nic's addiction to drugs and the impact on their family. Once a charming, athletic honor student, Nic descends into the chaos of crystal meth addiction, transforming into a shadow of his former self. Sheff recounts the early warning signs, including denial, frantic late-night phone calls, and numerous attempts at rehab. His fixation on Nic's well-being becomes an obsession, leading to immense emotional and physical tolls. As a journalist, Sheff diligently researches treatment options, refusing to abandon hope for his son. This memoir offers a unique perspective on a teenager's addiction, chronicling the painful journey from despair to the possibility of recovery. It captures the emotional turmoil of loving a child who appears lost to addiction. Praise for the memoir includes accolades for its brilliance, heart-wrenching narrative, and the wisdom it imparts. It is recognized as an important, moving, and beautifully written exploration of a parent's love and struggle.