Super Short Summary

Published in 2008, David Sheff’s memoir, Beautiful Boy, explores his experiences of coming to terms with his son’s addiction to methamphetamine. Sheff and his wife Vicki are overjoyed when they have their son, Nic, and, despite their divorce affecting Nic deeply, he grows into an intelligent, passionate child. As Nic enters his teens, his drug use escalates into full-blown addiction, and Sheff struggles with denial and guilt while seeking to help his son, ultimately learning to detach for his own well-being. This book discusses addiction and mental health challenges.