Nic Sheff
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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 is a writer, story editor, and co-producer for the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why.[3]
Personal life[]
As of 2011, Sheff lives 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.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines". Simon & Schuster. 30 November 2020.
- ^ "We All Fall Down: Living With Addiction". Little, Brown and Company. 30 November 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Nic Sheff - IMDb". Internet Movie Database. 30 November 2020.
- ^ "Going Gay for Pay". The Fix. 3 December 2011.
- ^ "Nic Sheff On Going Gay For Pay". www.out.com. 5 December 2011.
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- 21st-century American memoirists
- 21st-century American novelists
- American writers of young adult literature
- American television writers
- Writers on addiction
- American people of Jewish descent
- Living people