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What had happened to my beautiful boy? To our family? What did I do wrong? Those are the wrenching questions that haunted every moment of David Sheffs journey through his son Nics addiction to drugs and tentative steps toward recovery. Before Nic Sheff 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 subtle warning signs: the denial, the 3 A.M. phone calls (is it Nic? the police? the hospital?), the rehabs. His preoccupation with Nic became an addiction in itself, and the obsessive worry and stress took a tremendous toll. But as a journalist, he instinctively researched every avenue of treatment that might save his son and refused to give up on Nic.
Beautiful Boy is a fiercely candid memoir that brings immediacy to the emotional rollercoaster of loving a child who seems beyond help.

"A book that does not hide harsh reality"

Written By: Melinda C. Sayre

This book was a good read, but a sad one. I true story of a fathers love for his terminally addicted son, and how more often then not it cuts through the addicted persons loved ones like a knife.

"Prepare to feel like a parenting failure"

Written By: B. Disenhouse

This book made me scared, sad, hopeless and afraid for the future of my own children. And they are in grade school. I don't need this fear undermining me and making me second guess my parenting choices.

I read the book to the end with the fervent hope that I would read an epilogue that was happy and hopeful; something along the lines of Nic struggled but has been alcohol and drug free for ten years. He's happy, married, has kids and is a brilliant father.

I'm sure that sounds naive but I want to read a story that doesn't depress me and make me afraid of the world. I need to be strong so I can teach that skill to my children. Our local schools convey a healthier message with their Say No to Drugs campaigns. This book tells me that try as I might, the game is stacked against my kids and no matter how hard I try, how smart I am, how endless my wallet is for rehab, it's all for naught.

"Helpful read for me"

Written By: S. Hammer

I was hesitant to read, but it was suggested to my by a friend. I have a son with similar problems and was currently living the nightmare, so I didnt know if I could handle reading it. But I did, and I am glad I did. It helped me to know that what we have gone through isnt new and we aren't alone. By reading what the author went through I learned alot to apply to my own situation. If you have an addict child, this book may benefit you. It did me. I read the sons book right after. I wanted to see the other side. Both books were helpful to me, now that my son is currently in jail, I will also send them to him to read.

"A Father's Love"

Written By: Gerard F. Zemek

This book is the true story of David Sheff and his son, Nic, who gets hooked on drugs. It tells how his family deals with it, but at times it goes off the track. Most of the time though, I was rivetted buy it. Great story and I recommend you read it. I didn't love it, but I liked it a lot!!

"A Must Read for All Parents of Teens Today"

Written By: Sue Scheff

As a parent that struggled with my own teenager - after reading Beautiful Boy I don't feel I could compare to what David Sheff endured with Nic and the way he put it into words; words that only a parent that has experienced difficult times can feel deep down - is nothing short of amazing.

As an author (Wit's End: Advice and Resources for Saving Your Out-of-Control Teen) I felt Beautiful Boy was done exceptionally well, very compelling and painful - brutally honest and completely put my struggles into perspective.

I applaud, commend and wish only the best for David and Nic Sheff and his family - and thank him for allowing all of us to learn from his experiences.