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My cousin recommended this book to me after we watched “Beautiful Boy” on Prime.

Tweak details Nic Sheff‘s experience with addiction and the beginning of his recovery. The first part is a relatively straightforward addiction story, but in part two the wheels are really coming off and he‘s spiraling without insight into what‘s happening. I do think this would be a tough read for those impacted by addiction, as it doesn‘t hold back, but it‘s a strong book and an important story to acknowledge.

Reading this book is exhausting. In that sense, it conveys the horror and weariness of a life on drugs. It also does a nice job of showing that drug use is not so much a choice but a cover for trauma and underlying mental health issues. It is a taxing tale.

so raw and disturbing yet hard to put down. definitely takes something out of you but you also gain a lot from reading it

What an emotional rollercoaster! This is an incredible memoir! I hope Nic's life and experiences can help someone else.
I am now going to watch the film adaption, Beautiful Boy. It stars Steve Carrell and Timothy Chalomet. It's gonna be a ride, and emotional one, but I look forward to it.

Not a full review, just an opinion I need to express. It really bothers me that throughout the book, Nic constantly body shames the people around him. He doesn‘t mind taking a swipe at men, but his scathing comments are generally concerning women. It‘s problematic and completely unnecessary.

April 2020

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Repetitive relapses

I‘m not really one for reading memoirs but I‘m giving it a try with this one and really liking it!

Raw, real. A true look in to addiction and it‘s effects.

Nothing about this book pings “young readers.” #publishing #imprints

Jane says, “Father and son, back to the library.” #returns

Half the time reading this, I just wanted to hug him and say, “Your life can be so much more amazing that you‘re making it.”

The other half, I just thought he was a privileged white kid that could only think with his dick and his ego.

#booked2019 #bookaboutaddiction #nonfiction2019 #somethingwithmusic (the kid had a soundtrack for everything!)

For anyone whose read this book or has that annoying friend that talks about the time he/she was on the plane with whomever 🙄🙄🙄 Review soon

F#$&, f#$&ity f#$&. My doctor changed my meds Monday, and I‘m having a hard time. I‘m still doing the #nonfiction thing. This is the only book I can read right now. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I guess I‘m just in need of some deep #selfcare. 💕💕

Fascinating. A lot of language but learned a lot and read quickly.

“As long as you look for someone else to validate who you are by seeking their approval, you are setting yourself up for disaster. You have to be whole and complete in yourself. No one can give you that. You have to know who you are - what others say is irrelevant.” - Nic Sheff

This book was heaaaavvvvy. Not for the weak of heart. It is a raw, unpretty look into the life of a drug addict. I often felt extremely uncomfortable while reading, but yet felt motivated to finish. I felt it was important for me to dive into this book because I've never understood how deep and troubling drug addiction can be. I admire the bravery and courage Nic Sheff displayed in writing this memoir.

Day 6: A book that makes you sad

This book... It's based on the author's real journey with addiction. I really hope Sheff is doing well and is in good health. This was a tough read. I have a strong stomach for reading sensitive material but I came to a point when I had to put it down for a little bit. It's graphic, raw, and emotional. Definitely another permanent installment on my bookshelf forever. #nicsheff #tweak #addiction #drugs #problembook

I think one of the most interesting things with this book is the fact that the father also wrote a book about dealing with his son‘s addiction. The differing perspectives and horrors that they go through are even more evident when you read both books. Nic Scheff is a good writer because he makes you feel invested in his story and he is gritty and real in how he portrays life with addiction.

Finished Tweak today with less than a day to spare! After reading Nic‘s father‘s story, A Beautiful Boy, I loved how this fills in the holes of their story and gives the other perspective of what was going on in Nic‘s world and an inside look of what it‘s like to be an addict. While reading this, I found out there is a movie in production for A Beautiful Boy. I‘m really looking forward to it.

Average

This was probably between a pick and so-so for me, simply bc of the subject matter. However, having said that, for a book about drugs and addiction, it was like watching a car accident -I couldn't stop reading. It's written in present tense, like a journal and flows well, chronicling the author's journey with his addiction and subsequent rehab. Intriguing to see that from that side of the situation. 🌟🌟🌟 1/2

This is a true no-holds-barred account of life as a drug addict. It's difficult to read at times, because what Sheff is retelling is something that no one would choose, yet, millions do.

Poorly written, and it felt way too long. Plus, the author comes from this world of privilege and a ridiculous childhood which he seemed to brag about to me. Aside from that, his description of being high and what his life was like was explicit and very descriptive. ⭐️⭐️1/2 of 5.

A crazy story about a crazy life! Insightful and sad. His writing is fantastic in this book.