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We All Fall Down

We All Fall Down

Biography
Pages
348
Published
2011
Language
English

Synopsis

In his bestselling memoir Tweak, Nic Sheff took readers on an emotionally gripping roller-coaster ride through his days as an addict. Now in this powerful follow-up about his continued efforts to stay clean, Nic writes candidly about eye-opening stays at rehab centers, devastating relapses, and hard-won realizations about what it means to be a young person living with addiction. Tweak and Beautiful Boy, his father's memoir about him, are the basis of the upcoming film Beautiful Boy, starring Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet.

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About the author

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Nic Sheff

Due to his parents' divorce, at age 4, Sheff spent much of his childhood bouncing back and forth between the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. He began using alcohol and drugs early on, even before his teen years. By high school he was a regular user of ecstasy and cocaine. Living on the street much of the time, Sheff became involved in various destructive behaviors such as selling drugs and working as a prostitute in order to support his addiction. Eventually, faced with the choice of jai...

Frequently asked questions

  • Is We All Fall Down a standalone book?

    This book is a memoir that continues the story of Nic Sheff's struggles with addiction, following on from his earlier work, Tweak. While it can be read independently, understanding the full arc of his journey is enhanced by reading Tweak first.

  • Is We All Fall Down based on a true story?

    We All Fall Down is a non-fiction memoir, directly recounting author Nic Sheff's personal experiences with relapse and recovery. It offers an intimate look into his real-life battle with addiction.

  • How does We All Fall Down relate to Beautiful Boy?

    We All Fall Down is Nic Sheff's own account of his addiction and recovery, while Beautiful Boy is his father David Sheff's perspective on the same events. Both books offer complementary viewpoints on the family's experience with substance abuse.