Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction

Summary

David Sheff's memoir, "Beautiful Boy," chronicles his family's struggle with his son Nic's drug addiction. The book begins with David driving to the airport to pick up Nic, who has been living in rehab. David is hopeful that Nic has finally overcome his addiction, but he soon realizes that Nic is still struggling. Over the next several years, David and his family try everything they can to help Nic, but he continues to relapse.

As Nic's addiction worsens, David begins to lose hope. He feels like he is constantly failing his son, and he wonders if he will ever get his old son back. However, David never gives up on Nic. He continues to love and support him, even when it seems like all hope is lost.

Themes

The book explores the following themes:

• The power of addiction
• The importance of family
• The search for hope in the face of adversity

Critical Reception

The book has received critical acclaim. It was a New York Times bestseller and was shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize. Critics have praised the book for its honesty, rawness, and emotional power.