Nic Sheff
American writer
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Nic Sheff is an American writer. He is the author of two memoirs, including the New York Times best seller Tweak: Growing Up On Methamphetamines[1] and We All Fall Down: Living With Addiction.[2] He has also written several novels for young adults and written episodes for The Killing, Recovery Road and 13 Reasons Why.[3]
- Tweak: Growing Up On Methamphetamines (Author)
- We All Fall Down: Living with Addiction (Author)
- Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction (Appears in)
- David Sheff (father)
- Vicki Sheff (mother)
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| Born | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
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Personal life
As of 2011, Sheff lived with his wife in Los Angeles.[4][5]
Bibliography
Memoirs
- Tweak: Growing Up On Methamphetamines (2008, Atheneum Books for Young Readers)
- We All Fall Down: Living With Addiction (2011, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers)
Novels
- Schizo (2014, Philomel Books)
- Harmony House (2016, HarperTeen)
Related works
Sheff is the subject of his father David Sheff's memoir, Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction, and was a consultant on its 2018 film adaptation, in which he was portrayed by Timothée Chalamet. For his performance, Chalamet was nominated for a Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and BAFTA Award, all for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.[6]
