Go Ask Alice
Go Ask Alice by Beatrice Sparks is a poignant exploration of addiction, published by Simon and Schuster on September 14, 1971. This reissue spans 159 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds through the diary entries of a teenage girl who becomes ensnared in a cycle of substance abuse after a seemingly innocent encounter at a party. As her life spirals out of control, the book offers a stark portrayal of the impact of drugs and the loss of innocence.
Readers will find a raw and unfiltered account of the protagonist’s descent into addiction, highlighting themes of peer pressure and the challenges faced by youth. The epistolary format allows for an intimate glimpse into her thoughts and experiences, making the story both personal and relatable. Go Ask Alice serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of substance abuse, resonating with young adult audiences and addressing social themes that remain relevant today.
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A teen plunges into a downward spiral of addiction in this classic cautionary tale.
January 24th
After you’ve had it, there isn’t even life without drugs…
It started when she was served a soft drink laced with LSD in a dangerous party game. Within months, she was hooked, trapped in a downward spiral that took her from her comfortable home and loving family to the mean streets of an unforgiving city. It was a journey that would rob her of her innocence, her youth—and ultimately her life.
Read her diary.
Enter her world.
You will never forget her.
For thirty-five years, the acclaimed, bestselling first-person account of a teenage girl’s harrowing decent into the nightmarish world of drugs has left an indelible mark on generations of teen readers. As powerful—and as timely—today as ever, Go Ask Alice remains the definitive book on the horrors of addiction.
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