Nic Sheff

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 written episodes for The Killing, Recovery Road and 13 Reasons Why.[3]

Personal life

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As of 2011, Sheff lived with his wife in Los Angeles.[4][5]

Bibliography

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Memoirs

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Novels

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  • Schizo (2014, Philomel Books)
  • Harmony House (2016, HarperTeen)
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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]

References

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  1. ^ Sheff, Nic (30 November 2020). Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines. Atheneum Books for Young Readers. ISBN 9781534436572.
  2. ^ Sheff, Nic (30 November 2020). We All Fall Down: Living With Addiction. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. ISBN 9780316175890.
  3. ^ "Nic Sheff". Writers Guild of America. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  4. ^ "Going Gay for Pay". The Fix. 3 December 2011.
  5. ^ "Nic Sheff On Going Gay For Pay". Out.com. 5 December 2011.
  6. ^ "Nic Sheff - IMDb". Internet Movie Database. 30 November 2020.
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