Has anyone read.. and does anyone have any suggestions?

Question

Has anyone read Rolling Away- My Agony with Ecstasy?

I thought it was a phenomenal book, telling the real life struggle of a girl addicted to ecstasy wonderfully.

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a good book I might be interested in? I have a hard time staying focused and interested in books. I prefer books about s*x, drugs, alcohol, and eating disorders. Maybe even something like Twilight? And no, I'm not another crazy Twilight fan. I only liked the first book and all the crazy fans killed it for me.

Answer 1

My friend said she liked the book Skinny, its about a girl with anorexia. I like magic and mysterys and stuff so i'm sorry i couldn't really help you.

Answer 2

"Hope's Boy," Andrew Bridge,

"Hope Rising," Kim Meeder,

"Soul Mates and Twin Flames," Elizabeth Clare Prophet,

"The Overachievers," Alexandra Robbins.

Answer 3

the harry potter series by j.k. rowling, to kill a mockingbird by harper lee, the alchemist by paulo coelho and johnny tremain by esther forbes.

Answer 4

same. i almost fell asleep after the first chapter of harry potter :/

all by natasha friend [not a series]

perfect

bounce

lush

they all tell of stories that are very realistic, but are fictional.

the lovely bones by alice sebold

tells about a girl getting raped and murdered, and her watching everybody's life go on from heaven

my sister's keeper by jodi picoult

tells about a girl named anna, who was only born to save her sister kate who has lukemia. kate's lukemia is gone, but she needs a kidney transplant, which will be anna's. anna sues her parents for the rights to her own body and whatnot. tells story from all characters' perspectives.

have fun :]

Answer 5

William Burroughs

William Burroughs

William Burroughs . . .

In particular, his novel "Junky".  You could also try "Naked Lunch" if you don't dislike unconventional writing forms . . .

ALSO:  Charles Bukowski.  Famous alcoholic, womanizer and poet.  Try "Ham on Rye"; it's about his childhood and adolescence.  It's a sad book but funny and philosophical about it at the same time.

Answer 6

Maximum Ride series by James Patterson

Answer 7

"In my Skin" by Kate Holden - excellent book - true story written by herself and struggle with a heroin addiction that led her to prostitution.  Very explicit about her time in brothels a real eye opener.

She came from a "good family" but just thought she'd try it once when she was in a down mood.  Anyway wont tell more or will spoil it.  She was also in a episode of "Australian Story" on channel 2 which is how I found out about the book.  I've lent it to so many people and they all love it!   Will definitely read Rolling Away as it sounds like a similar line.  Makes me feel better about my addictive personality (food or Alcohol) and inspires me to take charge. Cheers Daisy

Answer 8

Hmm...how about these?

Maximum Ride - James Patterson [It's about six winged kids who are trying to survive. I give it a 10/10]

Howl's Moving Castle - Diane Wynne Jones [About a girl called Sophie and a handsome wizard named Howl. The characters are really well developed and I loved the movie too 10/10. Romance but no disorders here].

Power of Five - Anthony Horowitz [Fantasy, saving the world stuff. 8.5/10. I think you might like this series.]

Juggling With Mandarins - V.M. Jones

Shooting the Moon [the sequel to the above] - About a boy called Phillip who's just a typical teenager trying to make it. 10/10

I don't think I helped much but enjoy!