Very touching book on a young man’s addiction and the journey he and his family walked. Very honest and engrossing read. Kudos to the author for this book. Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the arc of this book in return for my honest review. Receiving the book in this manner had no bearing on this review.

Without Shame was a difficult book to read. It is well written and the different voices are pulled together in a skilled way that allows the readers attention to focus on the story being told.

And that story is the story of all addicts: heartbreak, pain, disconnection. The story of addiction and codependency and the path through the darkness, that if you are lucky will lead to recovery.

Barbara shares her family's personal experience through her son's addiction. This experience is honest, raw and full of vulnerability.

I highly recommend this book for any parent who has a child struggling with addiction. I also recommend this book for anyone who wants to have a better understanding of addiction. If you are wondering if it's possible to help your loved one recover, Barbara is the wise sage you want guiding you along the path.

The publisher provided an ARC through Netgalley. I have voluntarily read this book for review, giving my honest personal opinions and thoughts.

I could not finish this book. A mother of 2 drug addicted sons recounts their childhood and adolescence, and they narrate their own experiences of the same time. I found the writing dry and dispassionate, without emotion. I did not get a sense of the mother or any of the protagonists in the story. It seemed like a long- winded magazine article about the dangers of drug addiction and how it can ruin a family.