Beautiful Boy
by David Sheff
A father's account of his son's methamphetamine addiction: relapses, fear, the limits of love and the slow learning of what helps. Devastating and useful for families.
Read it if…
you love someone in addiction and feel alone.
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Skip it if…
you want a recovery guide; it is a story.
Try instead: Beyond Addiction →
Three things you will actually use
- You did not cause it and cannot cure it.
- Boundaries are love.
- Take care of yourself too.
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Read it alongside Tweak, the son's version.
Our verdict
A father's story.
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