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Paperback. Condizione: Fair. #1 New York Times bestseller "A brilliant, harrowing, heartbreaking, fascinating story, full of beautiful moments and hard-won wisdom. This book will save a lot of lives and heal a lot of hearts." -- Anne Lamott What had happened to my beautiful boy? To our family? What did I do wrong? Those are the wrenching questions that haunted David Sheff's journey through his son Nic's methamphetamine addiction and tentative steps toward recovery. Before Nic became addicted to crystal meth, he was a charming boy, joyous and funny, a varsity athlete and honor student adored by his two younger siblings. After meth, he was a trembling wraith who lied, stole, and lived on the streets. As a father grappling with his son's drug abuse, David Sheff traces the first warning signs: the denial, the three a.m. phone calls--is it Nic? the police? the hospital? His preoccupation with Nic became an addiction in itself. But as a journalist, he instinctively researched every treatment that might save his son. And in this unforgettable family memoir, he refused to give up on Nic. "'When one of us tells the truth, he makes it easier for all of us to open our hearts to our own pain and that of others.' That's ultimately what Beautiful Boy is about: truth and healing." -- Mary Pipher, author of Reviving Ophelia "Filled with compelling anecdotes and important insights . . . An eye-opening memoir." -- Washington Post This is the true story of a father's journey through the agonizing reality of his son's drug addiction--a gripping, firsthand account of a familyTested by one of the toughest challenges a parent can face. A Harrowing Transformation: Witness the heartbreaking descent of a charming, joyous honor student into a life on the streets, driven by a devastating addiction to crystal meth. A Father's Unconditional Love: Follow David Sheff's relentless search for answers and treatment, a journey fueled by a refusal to give up on his son, no matter how dire the circumstances. Parenting an Addict: Experience the raw, eye-opening account of a parent's helplessness, denial, and fierce determination in the face of a child's spiraling substance abuse. An Unforgettable Family Memoir: More than a story of addiction, Beautiful Boy is a deeply moving portrait of a family's pain, resilience, and ultimate hope for recovery.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. #1 New York Times bestseller "A brilliant, harrowing, heartbreaking, fascinating story, full of beautiful moments and hard-won wisdom. This book will save a lot of lives and heal a lot of hearts." -- Anne Lamott What had happened to my beautiful boy? To our family? What did I do wrong? Those are the wrenching questions that haunted David Sheff's journey through his son Nic's methamphetamine addiction and tentative steps toward recovery. Before Nic became addicted to crystal meth, he was a charming boy, joyous and funny, a varsity athlete and honor student adored by his two younger siblings. After meth, he was a trembling wraith who lied, stole, and lived on the streets. As a father grappling with his son's drug abuse, David Sheff traces the first warning signs: the denial, the three a.m. phone calls--is it Nic? the police? the hospital? His preoccupation with Nic became an addiction in itself. But as a journalist, he instinctively researched every treatment that might save his son. And in this unforgettable family memoir, he refused to give up on Nic. "'When one of us tells the truth, he makes it easier for all of us to open our hearts to our own pain and that of others.' That's ultimately what Beautiful Boy is about: truth and healing." -- Mary Pipher, author of Reviving Ophelia "Filled with compelling anecdotes and important insights . . . An eye-opening memoir." -- Washington Post This is the true story of a father's journey through the agonizing reality of his son's drug addiction--a gripping, firsthand account of a familyTested by one of the toughest challenges a parent can face. A Harrowing Transformation: Witness the heartbreaking descent of a charming, joyous honor student into a life on the streets, driven by a devastating addiction to crystal meth. A Father's Unconditional Love: Follow David Sheff's relentless search for answers and treatment, a journey fueled by a refusal to give up on his son, no matter how dire the circumstances. Parenting an Addict: Experience the raw, eye-opening account of a parent's helplessness, denial, and fierce determination in the face of a child's spiraling substance abuse. An Unforgettable Family Memoir: More than a story of addiction, Beautiful Boy is a deeply moving portrait of a family's pain, resilience, and ultimate hope for recovery. …

Paperback. Condizione: Good. #1 New York Times bestseller "A brilliant, harrowing, heartbreaking, fascinating story, full of beautiful moments and hard-won wisdom. This book will save a lot of lives and heal a lot of hearts." -- Anne Lamott What had happened to my beautiful boy? To our family? What did I do wrong? Those are the wrenching questions that haunted David Sheff's journey through his son Nic's methamphetamine addiction and tentative steps toward recovery. Before Nic became addicted to crystal meth, he was a charming boy, joyous and funny, a varsity athlete and honor student adored by his two younger siblings. After meth, he was a trembling wraith who lied, stole, and lived on the streets. As a father grappling with his son's drug abuse, David Sheff traces the first warning signs: the denial, the three a.m. phone calls--is it Nic? the police? the hospital? His preoccupation with Nic became an addiction in itself. But as a journalist, he instinctively researched every treatment that might save his son. And in this unforgettable family memoir, he refused to give up on Nic. "'When one of us tells the truth, he makes it easier for all of us to open our hearts to our own pain and that of others.' That's ultimately what Beautiful Boy is about: truth and healing." -- Mary Pipher, author of Reviving Ophelia "Filled with compelling anecdotes and important insights . . . An eye-opening memoir." -- Washington Post This is the true story of a father's journey through the agonizing reality of his son's drug addiction--a gripping, firsthand account of a familyTested by one of the toughest challenges a parent can face. A Harrowing Transformation: Witness the heartbreaking descent of a charming, joyous honor student into a life on the streets, driven by a devastating addiction to crystal meth. A Father's Unconditional Love: Follow David Sheff's relentless search for answers and treatment, a journey fueled by a refusal to give up on his son, no matter how dire the circumstances. Parenting an Addict: Experience the raw, eye-opening account of a parent's helplessness, denial, and fierce determination in the face of a child's spiraling substance abuse. An Unforgettable Family Memoir: More than a story of addiction, Beautiful Boy is a deeply moving portrait of a family's pain, resilience, and ultimate hope for recovery.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The #1 New York Times best-selling addiction memoir and story of a father's love: "A brilliant, harrowing, heartbreaking, fascinating story, full of beautiful moments and hard-won wisdom. This book will save a lot of lives and heal a lot of hearts."--Anne Lamott What had happened to my beautiful boy? To our family? What did I do wrong? Those are the wrenching questions that haunted David Sheff's journey through his son Nic's addiction to drugs and tentative steps toward recovery. Before Nic became addicted to crystal meth, he was a charming boy, joyous and funny, a varsity athlete and honor student adored by his two younger siblings. After meth, in this true story of addiction, he was a trembling wraith who lied, stole, and lived on the streets. David Sheff traces the first warning signs: the denial, the three a.m. phone calls--is it Nic? the police? the hospital? His preoccupation with Nic became an addiction in itself. But as a journalist, he instinctively researched every form of rehab and treatment that might save his son. And he refused to give up on Nic. Now a Major Motion Picture Starring Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet. With a new Afterword from the author. This unflinching memoir, a testament to a father's love, is a vital read for any family touched by the reality of drug abuse and recovery: A Father Son Relationship Under Siege: Follow a father's harrowing journey as he confronts the wrenching question, "What happened to my beautiful boy?" and refuses to give up on his son. The Reality of Crystal Meth Addiction: Witness the devastating transformation of a charming, honor student into a trembling wraith who lies, steals, and lives on the streets. Parenting an Addict: Experience the endless cycle of denial, three a.m. phone calls, and the all-consuming search for rehab and treatment options that might save a child. A Heartbreaking Family Story: More than just a story of addiction, this is an unforgettable portrait of a family that finds itself in a battle for survival, healing, and hope.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The #1 New York Times best-selling addiction memoir and story of a father's love: "A brilliant, harrowing, heartbreaking, fascinating story, full of beautiful moments and hard-won wisdom. This book will save a lot of lives and heal a lot of hearts."--Anne Lamott What had happened to my beautiful boy? To our family? What did I do wrong? Those are the wrenching questions that haunted David Sheff's journey through his son Nic's addiction to drugs and tentative steps toward recovery. Before Nic became addicted to crystal meth, he was a charming boy, joyous and funny, a varsity athlete and honor student adored by his two younger siblings. After meth, in this true story of addiction, he was a trembling wraith who lied, stole, and lived on the streets. David Sheff traces the first warning signs: the denial, the three a.m. phone calls--is it Nic? the police? the hospital? His preoccupation with Nic became an addiction in itself. But as a journalist, he instinctively researched every form of rehab and treatment that might save his son. And he refused to give up on Nic. Now a Major Motion Picture Starring Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet. With a new Afterword from the author. This unflinching memoir, a testament to a father's love, is a vital read for any family touched by the reality of drug abuse and recovery: A Father Son Relationship Under Siege: Follow a father's harrowing journey as he confronts the wrenching question, "What happened to my beautiful boy?" and refuses to give up on his son. The Reality of Crystal Meth Addiction: Witness the devastating transformation of a charming, honor student into a trembling wraith who lies, steals, and lives on the streets. Parenting an Addict: Experience the endless cycle of denial, three a.m. phone calls, and the all-consuming search for rehab and treatment options that might save a child. A Heartbreaking Family Story: More than just a story of addiction, this is an unforgettable portrait of a family that finds itself in a battle for survival, healing, and hope.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. The #1 New York Times best-selling addiction memoir and story of a father's love: "A brilliant, harrowing, heartbreaking, fascinating story, full of beautiful moments and hard-won wisdom. This book will save a lot of lives and heal a lot of hearts."--Anne Lamott What had happened to my beautiful boy? To our family? What did I do wrong? Those are the wrenching questions that haunted David Sheff's journey through his son Nic's addiction to drugs and tentative steps toward recovery. Before Nic became addicted to crystal meth, he was a charming boy, joyous and funny, a varsity athlete and honor student adored by his two younger siblings. After meth, in this true story of addiction, he was a trembling wraith who lied, stole, and lived on the streets. David Sheff traces the first warning signs: the denial, the three a.m. phone calls--is it Nic? the police? the hospital? His preoccupation with Nic became an addiction in itself. But as a journalist, he instinctively researched every form of rehab and treatment that might save his son. And he refused to give up on Nic. Now a Major Motion Picture Starring Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet. With a new Afterword from the author. This unflinching memoir, a testament to a father's love, is a vital read for any family touched by the reality of drug abuse and recovery: A Father Son Relationship Under Siege: Follow a father's harrowing journey as he confronts the wrenching question, "What happened to my beautiful boy?" and refuses to give up on his son. The Reality of Crystal Meth Addiction: Witness the devastating transformation of a charming, honor student into a trembling wraith who lies, steals, and lives on the streets. Parenting an Addict: Experience the endless cycle of denial, three a.m. phone calls, and the all-consuming search for rehab and treatment options that might save a child. A Heartbreaking Family Story: More than just a story of addiction, this is an unforgettable portrait of a family that finds itself in a battle for survival, healing, and hope.…

Condizione: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

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Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. #1 New York Times bestseller With a new afterwordNow a Major Motion Picture Starring Steve Carell * Timoth e Chalamet * Maura Tierney * and Amy Ryan A brilliant, harrowing, heartbreaking, fascinating story, full of beautiful moments and hard-won wisdom. This book will save a lot of lives and heal a lot of hearts. -- Anne Lamott 'When one of us tells the truth, he makes it easier for all of us to open our hearts to our own pain and that of others.' That's ultimately what Beautiful Boy is about: truth and healing. -- Mary Pipher, author of Reviving Ophelia What had happened to my beautiful boy? To our family? What did I do wrong? Those are the wrenching questions that haunted David Sheff's journey through his son Nic's addiction to drugs and tentative steps toward recovery. Before Nic became addicted to crystal meth, he was a charming boy, joyous and funny, a varsity athlete and honor student adored by his two younger siblings. After meth, he was a trembling wraith who lied, stole, and lived on the streets. David Sheff traces the first warning signs: the denial, the three a.m. phone calls--is it Nic? the police? the hospital? His preoccupation with Nic became an addiction in itself. But as a journalist, he instinctively researched every treatment that might save his son. And he refused to give up on Nic. Filled with compelling anecdotes and important insights . . . An eye-opening memoir. -- Washington Post.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair.

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Condizione: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. ?All parents should have this book on hand, and use it to open important dialogues with their kids. Arm them with knowledge.? ?Ellen Hopkins, best-selling author of the Crank trilogy.Just Say Know! With drug education for children more important than ever, this nonfiction book draws on the experiences of the New York Times best-selling father/son team, and inspiration behind the film Beautiful Boy, David and Nic Sheff to provide all the information teens need to know about drugs, alcohol, and addiction. From David Sheff, author of Beautiful Boy (2008), and Nic Sheff, author of Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines (2008), comes the ultimate resource for learning about the realities of drugs and alcohol for middle grade readers. This book tells it as it is, with testimonials from peers who have been there and families who have lived through the addiction of a loved one, along with the cold, hard facts about what drugs and alcohol do to our bodies. From how to navigate peer pressure to outlets for stress to the potential consequences of experimenting, Nic and David Sheff lay out the facts so that middle grade readers can educate themselves.…

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