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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
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2018
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- Titel
- Beautiful Boy
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- David Sheff
- Verlag
- Scribner
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2018
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 448
- ISBN10
- 1471177939
- ISBN13
- 9781471177934
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Sachbücher, Sozialwissenschaften, Wahre Geschichten, Biografien, Psychologische Thematik, Autobiografien & Memoiren, Liebe, Familie, Psychologie, Psychische Gesundheit, Väter und Söhne
- Originaltitel
- Beautiful Boy
- Bewertung
- 4,25 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- 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.