Beautiful Boy by David Sheff Summary
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A father's harrowing journey through his son's methamphetamine addiction - the New York Times #1 bestseller that inspired Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet's heartbreaking film. What happens when addiction invades the perfect family? Time Magazine named Sheff among the World's Most Influential People.
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A Father's Heart Torn Open: The Devastating Reality of Addiction
Beautiful Boy takes us on a harrowing journey through addiction's devastating landscape, where a father watches helplessly as his brilliant son transforms into someone unrecognizable. What happens when your child-who once devoured Dickens at age six-becomes consumed by methamphetamine? David Sheff's memoir isn't just about addiction; it's about the impossible choices parents face when someone they love is disappearing before their eyes. The narrative unfolds with journalistic precision yet emotional vulnerability, challenging our cultural assumptions about willpower and choice in addiction. How cruel addiction can be in its early stages-hiding in plain sight, masquerading as typical teenage behavior. After an early marijuana incident, Nic seemed to recover brilliantly. His passion for literature and surfing flourished. Father-son surfing sessions strengthened their bond. A mentor named Don guided him through swimming, helping him discover marine biology. College visits showcased Nic's captivating blend of youthful enthusiasm and intellectual maturity. Who could have predicted these promising moments were merely the calm before devastation? The contrast is heartbreaking: a young man thriving in activities from sports to theater, developing sophisticated taste in cinema, maintaining strong bonds with younger siblings-while simultaneously harboring a growing dependency.
Methamphetamine's Merciless Grip and the Science of Addiction
The Painful Dance of Recovery and Relapse
Finding Light in the Darkness
The Circular Path: Suffering and Meaning
The Transformation of Parental Love
The Legacy of Enduring Love
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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