I realize that there has been a lot of publicity about this book. never mind that- I could not put this book down. I have never had a book that effected me like this one. I read it in two days. I know people like this, and the book took me inside the drug addict. I cried for hours, but that is ok. It is a natural emotion. I would highly recommend this book to anyone. the follow up book "my friend lenny is excellent as well.