2015-05-26
Amazing
This book blew me away it was so good I have no words. All I can say is life changing.
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Nic Sheff was drunk for the first time at age eleven. In the years that followed, he would regularly smoke pot, do cocaine and Ecstasy, and develop addictions to crystal meth and heroin. Even so, he felt like he would always be able to quit and put his life together whenever he needed to. It took a violent relapse one summer in California to convince him otherwise. In a voice that is raw and honest, Nic spares no detail in telling us the compelling, heartbreaking, and true story of his relapse and the road to recovery. As we watch Nic plunge the mental and physical depths of drug addiction, he paints a picture for us of a person at odds with his past, with his family, with his substances, and with himself. It's a harrowing portrait -- but not one without hope.
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4.5 of 5 (248 Ratings)
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2014-06-08
Love it !
He gave me hope. Thank I nic
2013-10-20
A+
One of the most captivating stories I have read in a very long time. Nic effortlessly conveys every emotion, hardship and experience he's been through giving you the feeling that you are right along with him running the streets. An excellent book that I highly recommend for any person; a perfect picture of the dark side of the world we live in without the filter.
2013-05-19
Oh nic...
I loved this. I have read books on overcoming addiction before and it always hits me hard which is strange because I don't have any addictions but reading this just leaves me with the feeling that anything is possible. Not saying overcoming is possible but that defeat is possible also. Nic painted an amazing picture with his words and I feel privileged for getting to look into his life then his story. He's amazing and such an inspiration to everyone. Drug abusers and those who are sober... Wonderful job Nic, you really are something special and I don't even know you. Thank you for the read- I look forward to the next one.
2013-03-28
From a Grateful Member of Alanon ...
"Tweak" ... brutal, real, exhausting & necessary.
Thank you for sharing Nic
2013-03-16
Great read!
I love memoirs and really enjoyed this one. I definitely would recommend!!
2013-03-13
Tweak
I loved it! I read it while I was in treatment struggling with my own addiction. It was inspiring.
2013-01-31
Wow
Intense and sobering!! Felt like I was on his journey with him and like I actually knew him!!
2012-11-05
Tweak
This is a such an intense, powerful book. I originally read this book two years ago and recently decided to purchase it again and I am so glad I did. Throughout the whole thing you are actually pulled into Nic's life as a drug addict and shown pain. Actual, deep pain. And honesty. As it starts out, it's hard to understand what exactly is going on or why it is going on. But Nic is able to quickly change that and begins to being you into his life. Nic Sheff is a talent writer and Tweak has easily become my favorite read. I highly suggest this book to anyone who enjoys a solid, honest story told through the eyes of an addict.
2012-04-23
Excellent!
Brutally honest account of the author's real life descent into the nightmare of addiction. I could have done without a few of the gorier details, but that's not really a complaint as I do feel they were important in conveying the message; that there is absolutely no level to low for an addict to sink to get that next fix. As any morals or self-esteem they ever held evaporate, and even consequences become irrelevant, they will lie, cheat, steal, manipulate, even degrade and prostitute themselves, with zero consideration for anything, or anyone else. The harm they cause is not just to themselves. They devestate and destroy the lives of everyone around them, especially those who love them the most.
The author details how he had everything going for him. In his teens, he was already a published author, had appeared in a TV commercial, and accepted at Berkley University with a perfect GPA--and even parents, who not only were financially capable, but also willing to foot the bill for his education too.
As an addict, he threw all that away, to live in filth and squalor. Only after overdosing, at death's door, were his parents able to plead/beg/threaten him into signing himself in for rehab. His parents paid for him to attend some of the best treatment centers in the country, and he even completed their programs, only to relapse shortly afterwards, time and time again. The power his addiction held over him was just too strong.
This is a good book for anyone who imagines they can use drugs, and stop any time they want. Every single person who has ever become addicted believed that too, until they learned otherwise the hard way.
For those dealing with the addiction of a loved one, I strongly recommend first reading this story, as told from his father's perspective, in the companion book, "Beautiful Boy," first as it contains invaluable information to help explain the nature of addiction, and the deadly effects, not only on the addict, but family members as well.
2011-06-25
Tweak
Just bought it yesterday, have not read it yet, but in answer to 10-vinitttttt, there's a book called " A Million Little Pieces" or something LIKE that.. It was supposed to be a true account of a meth addicts' rehabs + relapses....It was AWESOME !!!!
Yes, I checked. It's here at iTunes in paperback for $8.99...Author: James Frey.
Give it a go! I KNOW you'll enjoy it!!
**Update:
I was wrong on the price, it's $9.99, AND it's only avail on iBooks....
Sooo sorry for the misinformation...!
2011-04-06
Amazing. Couldn't stop reading!
This book is very realistic, heart wrenching, and intriguing. I fell into the world of Nic and his addiction, and couldn't put the book down the entire time. The way he writes, you can tell he struggles to remain sober but still wants to try and still has passion. He is human, and it is nice to see another side to the treacherous path of addiction, recovery, and relapse.
2011-03-10
Terrific
I work in the addiction field. This is an honest account of an addicts life. It doesn't much matter the drug(s) of choice, the addiction takes over and the addicts world is only related to drugs. Addiction is a disease of the brain and only when the brain can be healed, can recovery happen. Relapses do occur, but full recovery is possible.
2011-02-21
Loves it
Do you guys know any other books that are similar to this, other than Go Ask Alice and Ellen Hopkins series. I think this novel is excellent and properly written autobiography. It's shows the hardships addictions can put an individual through, no matter what there age. I think this novels brilliant, and I can only pray and hope God is with Nic now, guiding him. Nic also has a blog he does not update anymore but it has a series of post, that explain life after the novel. They're quite interesting.
2011-01-08
Tweak
An amazing read! Sad struggles and hardships but it will reel you in to make you feel a part of the book!
2010-12-20
Tweak
I absolutely lovved this book. It made me cry during some of the sad parts. Anyone who has any taste in good books should deffinetly read this book!!!!
2010-10-30
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This book is absolutely amazing. The end