Nic Sheff

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 is a writer, story editor and a co-producer.

Nic Sheff
Born	San Francisco, California, U.S.
Known for	Tweak: Growing Up On Methamphetamines (Author) We All Fall Down: Living with Addiction (Author) Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction (Appears in)
Parents	David Sheff (father) Vicki Sheff (mother)

Personal life

As of 2011, Sheff lived with his wife in Los Angeles.^[3][4]

Bibliography

Memoirs

• Tweak: Growing Up On Methamphetamines (2008, Atheneum Books for Young Readers)
• We All Fall Down: Living With Addiction (2011, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers)

Novels

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

Related works

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.^[5]