What Are Some Books Similar to Go Ask Alice?
Question by Steven: What are some books similar to Go Ask Alice?
I’m looking for some drug addiction/recovery/drug abuse books.
Although I will probably read all the books suggested, I’m looking for one with a not-so-positive outcome. Thanks!
Best answer:
Answer by Legs
William S. Burroughs – Junky
Jim Carroll – The Basketball Diaries
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