Go Ask Alice


NrrdGrrl! Discussion Forum: Music, Lit, and Pop Culture: Books-- loved it? hated it? didn't get it?: Go Ask Alice
By Alexis on Thursday, July 9, 1998 - 12:40 am:

Go Ask Alice is the diary of a 17-year-old girl who's addicted to drugs in the 1970's. Sure, it's a little old school, but I found it amazing. It's been five months since the night I read it (it's a quick-read) and I still think and contemplate it. I think this book is important, but I've never done any sort of drugs. Did anyone else find this book moving? I'm open to good and bad criticism... I'm just curious what others thought.

If you haven't read this book, read the back of it first. I know some people have found it a little disturbing, and it is an awfully graphic account of this girl's experience with drugs. I think you should definitely consider it though.


By Lanya on Sunday, July 12, 1998 - 07:27 pm:

I loved that book. I read it 5 months ago too and even though I've never done drugs, i found her to be alot like me....that book was one of the best ones I've ever read.


By Devil Moon on Sunday, September 20, 1998 - 11:21 pm:

If you liked "Go Ask Alice," you should also check out "Annie's Baby," which was also edited by Beatrice Sparks. "Annie's Baby" is the diary of a teenage girl who gets involved in sex before she is truly ready and gets pregnant as a result. Although I personally didn't find it as fascinating as "Go Ask Alice," it is definitely worth a read!


By Anonymous on Sunday, September 27, 1998 - 08:36 pm:

I liked "Go Ask Alice" I've done drugs. I've been in bad situations with guys and drugs. I thought it shed a lot of light on a little spoken of subject. And, when I feel like I just can't pull through, I pull out that book.


By Alexis on Monday, September 28, 1998 - 09:34 pm:

Anonymous--
that's really awesome that you've been able to relate to that book. i'm thinking about trying to get my edited-diary published for the same reason, except for people with bulimia. stick with it.
love,
alexis


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