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Books : Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines
Rating: 
- Real, Gritty, and absolutely in touch with today
I'll spare the details of the plot, Tweak is a book about a very bright young man, Nic Sheff, who finds that he is to smart, and grows up to fast, for his own good. This is an autobiographical examination of a life that covers the archetypes of drug addiction, and all of their effects in a generation that has many many people growing up on methamphetamines. I cried over his struggles, celebrated over his victories. Truly a great book that will connect with many.
Rating: - Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines
A real-life story of addiction and recovery told without excuses. Hits home in particular for anyone who has experienced addiction/drug abuse either as the addict or as a family member/friend.
Rating:
- Disappointing
About: Nic Sheff writes a first-person account of his drug addiction that was seen through his father's eyes in David Sheff's Beautiful Boy.
Pros: It's engaging to read about a guy who makes poor decision after poor decision.
Cons: He says he is competitive with his dad, but in comparing their books, Nic pales in comparison to his father. The writing is unspectacular with a rapid fire pace. The sheer amount of people introduced early on is confusing and overwhelming. A therapist notes that Nic seems detached from his experience and the book feels as if is written in the same way. Sheff will mention something (such as a large arm infection he gets) and will never mention it again. This book was a major letdown after reading his father's account.
Rating: - Amazing story
This is an amazing story of how addiction takes over your life. I am really speechless on how powerful this book was for me. I highly recommend if you a loved one of an addict.
Rating: - Descent into madness
I honestly can't think of a better read on the weird world of Meth addiction than this. You can practically read it in one sitting. And if anyone out there has been a witness or participant in its exclusive nightmare, then this is a must-read.
I have read addiction books before--and many are great. But there's a strange thing about Meth that I have not seen before. It has a hold on someone like no other drug. At least, this has been what I experienced in loved ones of this younger generation. I also recommend David Sheff's book--especially for those who are looking for perspective.
- Real, Gritty, and absolutely in touch with todayI'll spare the details of the plot, Tweak is a book about a very bright young man, Nic Sheff, who finds that he is to smart, and grows up to fast, for his own good. This is an autobiographical examination of a life that covers the archetypes of drug addiction, and all of their effects in a generation that has many many people growing up on methamphetamines. I cried over his struggles, celebrated over his victories. Truly a great book that will connect with many.
Rating:
- Tweak: Growing Up on MethamphetaminesA real-life story of addiction and recovery told without excuses. Hits home in particular for anyone who has experienced addiction/drug abuse either as the addict or as a family member/friend.
Rating:
- DisappointingAbout: Nic Sheff writes a first-person account of his drug addiction that was seen through his father's eyes in David Sheff's Beautiful Boy.
Pros: It's engaging to read about a guy who makes poor decision after poor decision.
Cons: He says he is competitive with his dad, but in comparing their books, Nic pales in comparison to his father. The writing is unspectacular with a rapid fire pace. The sheer amount of people introduced early on is confusing and overwhelming. A therapist notes that Nic seems detached from his experience and the book feels as if is written in the same way. Sheff will mention something (such as a large arm infection he gets) and will never mention it again. This book was a major letdown after reading his father's account.
Rating:
- Amazing storyThis is an amazing story of how addiction takes over your life. I am really speechless on how powerful this book was for me. I highly recommend if you a loved one of an addict.
Rating:
- Descent into madnessI honestly can't think of a better read on the weird world of Meth addiction than this. You can practically read it in one sitting. And if anyone out there has been a witness or participant in its exclusive nightmare, then this is a must-read.
I have read addiction books before--and many are great. But there's a strange thing about Meth that I have not seen before. It has a hold on someone like no other drug. At least, this has been what I experienced in loved ones of this younger generation. I also recommend David Sheff's book--especially for those who are looking for perspective.
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