A powerful and compelling memoir that reveals the harshest details of the life of a drug addict; and the lives of family members and friends that are affected by this incurable disease. David Sheff provides his personal story of his son's addiction to crystal meth, among other drugs. He does a great way of incorporating his story, along with other parents and addicts' trials and tribulations, mostly ending in tragedies. Sheff does a wonderful job of incorporating statistics, background information, and facts about drugs and drug addicts. He provides great avenues of comfort and solace for those who have been affected by the evil of addiction and deceit.