Nic Sheff (born July 20, 1982) 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 is a writer, story editor and a co-producer.
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| Born | July 20, 1982 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
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Personal life edit
As of 2011, Sheff lives with his wife in Los Angeles.[3][4]
Bibliography edit
Memoirs edit
- 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 edit
- Schizo (2014, Philomel Books)
- Harmony House (2016, HarperTeen)
Related works edit
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.[5]
References edit
- ^ Sheff, Nic (30 November 2020). Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines. Atheneum Books for Young Readers. ISBN 9781534436572.
- ^ Sheff, Nic (30 November 2020). We All Fall Down: Living With Addiction. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. ISBN 9780316175890.
- ^ "Going Gay for Pay". The Fix. 3 December 2011.
- ^ "Nic Sheff On Going Gay For Pay". Out.com. 5 December 2011.
- ^ "Nic Sheff - IMDb". Internet Movie Database. 30 November 2020.
