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Dope Sick: A Hard-Hitting Tale of Addiction and Recovery

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Dope Sick by Walter Dean Myers is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of a young man's struggle with addiction and his eventual recovery. The novel is both heartbreaking and hopeful, and it offers a valuable insight into the world of addiction.

The novel's protagonist, Danny, is a high school basketball star with a bright future ahead of him. But when he is injured in a game, he is prescribed painkillers to help him cope with the pain. Danny quickly becomes addicted to the pills, and his life begins to spiral out of control.

Dope Sick

by Walter Dean Myers

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1451 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	195 pages

Danny's addiction leads him to make a series of bad choices. He drops out of school, loses his job, and alienates his friends and family. He also begins to commit crimes to support his addiction.

Danny's life is a mess, but he eventually hits bottom and decides to get help. He checks into a rehab center, where he begins the long and difficult road to recovery.

Dope Sick is a powerful and moving novel that tells a realistic and unflinching story of addiction and recovery. The novel is a must-read for anyone who has been affected by addiction, or who wants to learn more about this devastating disease.

About the Author

Walter Dean Myers was an American author who wrote over 100 books for children and young adults. He was best known for his novels about urban life and social issues, such as Dope Sick.

Myers was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia, in 1937. He grew up in Harlem, New York City, and attended public schools there. After graduating from high school, Myers served in the U.S. Army. He then worked as a social worker and a teacher before becoming a full-time writer.

Myers's novels have been praised for their realism, honesty, and compassion. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Award, and the National Book Award.

Myers died in 2014 at the age of 76.