'Go Ask Alice' by Beatrice Sparks is a controversial book written in diary format, depicting the life of a teenage girl caught in a world of drugs and addiction. The story follows her emotional and physical breakdown as she spirals into drug abuse, providing a raw and detailed account of the struggles she faces. The book aims to educate readers, especially teens, about the dangers of drugs and the impact they can have on one's life, with a narrative that moves smoothly and offers insights into the complexities of addiction.
The book presents a tragic and unsettling tale of a young girl's descent into drug addiction and the harrowing consequences that follow. Through diary entries, the author, purportedly an anonymous teenager, takes readers on a journey through the highs and lows of addiction, shedding light on the challenges and realities faced by individuals struggling with substance abuse. Despite the controversy surrounding its authenticity, 'Go Ask Alice' remains a thought-provoking read that delves into the dark realities of drug abuse and the difficulties of breaking free from its grip.
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The book contains triggers related to drug use, sexual abuse, and mental health issues.
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A teen plunges into a downward spiral of addiction in this classic cautionary tale.
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This is the story of one teenage girl's experimented with drug addiction told through diary entries. When the book starts, the narrator is a normal teenager worried about friends, her looks and acceptance. After her family moves to a new town due to her father's job, she feels more out of place than ever. Her only joy is a summer visit to her grandparent's house. Little does she know that a summer visit will lead her down a road to drug addiction and paranoia. Through the course of the book, the narrator constantly faces the issue of knowing she shouldn't do drugs but the doing them anyway.
Her first introduction to drugs
Is through drinking a soda spiked with LSD. She enjoys her experience with the drug and how it makes her feel but vows to not do drugs again. Unfortunately not only do she continue to use drugs, she moves on other drugs like acid and heroin.
As someone who has kept a journal for years, I thought the diary entries were realistic for a fifteen year old girl. My only annoyance was in reference to some of the slang used in the book and not knowing what they mean.
For the time period in which this book was written, I can see why some parents and teachers would not want their children to read the book due to the vivid descriptions of euphoria experiences when using drugs. However I do this is works well as a cautionary tale of the negative effects drug use has on your body, mind and relationships with family and friends.
I remember reading this book many years ago. It was a touching, frightening and heart breaking story about Alice's addictions.
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Go Ask Alice?
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