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Go Ask Alice: A Haunting Descent into Addiction
In this classic cautionary tale, a teenage girl plunges into a downward spiral of addiction. It's a journey that will rob her of her innocence, her youth, and ultimately, her life.
The harrowing ordeal begins on January 24th, when the girl is served a soft drink laced with LSD during a dangerous party game. Within months, she is hooked, trapped in a downward spiral that takes her from the comfort of her home and loving family to the mean streets of an unforgiving city.
For over three decades, this acclaimed, bestselling first-person account has left an indelible mark on generations of teen readers. As powerful and timely as ever, Go Ask Alice remains the definitive book on the horrors of addiction.
Read her diary. Enter her world. You will never forget her.
The girl's path into the nightmarish world of drugs begins with a single fateful decision. After taking the spiked drink, she finds herself irrevocably changed, her life spiraling out of control. Addiction takes hold, and she is powerless to resist its grip.
Torn from the safety of her home, she navigates the harsh realities of the streets, where she is forced to confront the grim consequences of her choices. Her innocence and youth are stripped away, replaced by a desperate struggle for survival.
The diary entries that follow paint a harrowing portrait of her descent. Each page reveals the girl's anguish, her futile attempts to break free, and the ever-tightening hold of the addiction that will ultimately claim her life.
Through this powerful, first-hand account, readers are drawn into the girl's world, experiencing the pain, the temptation, and the overwhelming sense of hopelessness that defines her journey. The story's impact is undeniable, serving as a stark warning about the devastating impact of substance abuse.
Even now, decades after its initial publication, Go Ask Alice remains a timely and essential read. The girl's story resonates with a timelessness that transcends generations, a testament to the enduring relevance of the battle against addiction.
As readers turn the pages, they are confronted with the harsh realities of the girl's descent, compelled to bear witness to her tragic downfall. The story serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the dire consequences of making the wrong choices.
In the end, Go Ask Alice stands as a powerful and unforgettable exploration of the human condition, a cautionary tale that will linger in the minds of readers long after the final page is turned.
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publisher | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (January 1, 2006) | ||||
language | English | ||||
paperback | 224 pages | ||||
isbn_10 | 1416914633 | ||||
isbn_13 | 978-1416914631 | ||||
reading_age | 11+ years, from customers | ||||
lexile_measure | 930L | ||||
grade_level | 7 - 12 | ||||
item_weight | 5.8 ounces | ||||
dimensions | 5 x 0.6 x 7 inches | ||||
best_sellers_rank | #14,375 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Children's Books on Drugs & Substance Abuse #7 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about New Experiences (Books) #9 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Drugs & Alcohol Abuse | ||||
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