Tweak: Growing up on Methamphetamines
by Nic Sheff
This book has been on my to read list for the last year, after I read his father's memoir, Beautiful Boy. I had to read Beautiful Boy for a school project, but I couldn't put it down!
Tweak reminded me a lot of Wasted, but with slightly different issues. Both authors writing styles are similar, and they are gifted writers with addiction issues. I found this book easy to read because the writing flowed beautifully. Nic is a great writer, just like his father. He made the story seem very read, like I was following him around on his journey.
There were quite a few intense moments, and it was hard to put the book down. At the same time, it was hard to get through mentally, as it makes drugs seem like such a real issue. I mean, a good kid from a good family could go through a trauma, and then take up drugs. I know there is more to it than that, but still, it's the reality we face.
I appreciated that Sheff took the time to write his side of the story (which wasn't surprising after reading Beautiful Boy) and illustrate the immense struggles he faced with drugs.
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