Review of Dear Heroin

[ivy mia]

"Dear Heroin: A Memoir of Goodbyes" by Linda Morrison is a poignant and heartbreaking memoir that chronicles the devastating impact of addiction on a family. The book follows the life of Morrison's son, Mike, as he struggles with heroin addiction and the family's journey through his illness and eventual death.

While the subject matter is heavy, the book offers a message of hope and resilience. It encourages readers to empathize with those struggling with addiction and to support their loved ones through difficult times.

[Ohanele Chinonyerem]

Linda Morrison's courage in sharing her son's story is inspiring, and the book's authenticity resonates deeply.

[Tars]

This book is not my forte on so many levels that reading it is certainly out of the question in my case. Starting with the fact that, among all genres, memoirs are my most disliked and ending with unwillingness to witness the mess caused by addiction on family, after having firsthand experience with the neighbor next door. Apologies and still congratulations on BOTD!

[Sapana Bairwa]

I just wanted to say that your review of *Dear Heroin* by Linda Morrison was really helpful and interesting to read. You did an amazing job capturing the emotional depth of the book and the intense journey of Morrison’s love and pain for her son. It really made me understand how much this story goes beyond just addiction, showing the whole family’s struggle and resilience. Your review made it clear why this book would be meaningful for anyone wanting to see the impact of addiction on loved ones. Thanks for such a thoughtful and genuine review!

[Huini Hellen]

This sounds like an emotional text, capturing Linda's journey through her son's addiction to heroin. Thank you for your wonderful review.

[Oluwatofunmi Adeoye]

This book offers a raw and powerful look at addiction's devastating impact on individuals and their loved ones. The author's honest account captures the heartbreak, hope, and resilience that families face, serving as a poignant reminder of the struggle and the strength needed to overcome it. Congrats on BOTD!

[Steve R 1 Nimmo]

The review highlights Morrison's unwavering love and dedication to her son, conveyed with such emotional depth that readers feel her every joy and sorrow. Her courage in sharing heart-rending memories through writing offers healing and an enduring tribute.

[Virginia Nyabuto]

From this great review I've just fallen in love with the book. I like how Linda Morrison brings out how addiction does not only affect the individual but the whole family. I loved how Linda's family helped Mike to fight the addiction ,they didn't neglect him like most families would do. It's an emotional book mostly when Linda received the most heartbreaking news that her son had died ,I felt for her. It's a great book to those having family members who are struggling with addiction.

[Soma Ezenwanne]

I wonder how she felt when she learned of her son's passing, especially after all the challenges she had encountered.

[Florence Ahenda]

From this review,you must have such absolute strength of character and a depth of love to write such an authentic and captivating memoir as Linda Morrison has done in "Dear Heroin,a memoir of goodbyes". Addiction is such a devastating issue that is now affecting so many households,I appreciate having a book that helps hear someone else's experience as this can be very helpful for those going through the pain of dealing with addiction in their circles. I would highly recommend the BOTD to all people because you never know when you may need it in our would today .

[Catherine Sweet]

I found this heartfelt review quite moving. The reviewer's powerful description of the book definitely inspires me to read it.

[Margi zuu202]

a memoir of goodbye telling a story of Linda's son fighting heroin addiction

[Raja Raja 3]

Dear Heroin is a haunting and raw portrayal of addiction, written as a letter to the drug itself. The book doesn’t just describe the physical grip heroin has on the body, but also its emotional and psychological hold on the mind. The narrator speaks directly to heroin, almost like an old lover they can’t shake off, and the result is a deeply personal and vulnerable exploration of addiction’s complexities.

What stands out most in Dear Heroin is its brutal honesty. The language is unflinching, often uncomfortable, but that’s part of what makes it so impactful. The book captures not only the highs and the destructive lows of addiction, but also the inner conflict that accompanies the cycle — the desire to break free mixed with the fear of what life without the drug might be. It’s a painful, almost claustrophobic experience, yet the emotional depth gives it a kind of fragile beauty.

While the book can feel bleak at times, there’s an underlying thread of hope — a flicker of the narrator’s desire to escape, to reclaim a life without the drug. It’s this tension between destruction and recovery that makes Dear Heroin such a gripping read. It’s not just about the addiction itself, but the fight to regain agency and self-worth.

If you’re looking for a book that doesn’t shy away from the messiness of addiction, one that feels as real as it is painful, Dear Heroin will leave a lasting impression. It’s an intimate, intense, and at times uncomfortable journey, but ultimately, it’s a testament to resilience and the struggle to reclaim one’s life from the depths of dependency.

[Raja Raja 3]

Dear Heroin is a haunting and raw portrayal of addiction, written as a letter to the drug itself. The book doesn’t just describe the physical grip heroin has on the body, but also its emotional and psychological hold on the mind. The narrator speaks directly to heroin, almost like an old lover they can’t shake off, and the result is a deeply personal and vulnerable exploration of addiction’s complexities.

What stands out most in Dear Heroin is its brutal honesty. The language is unflinching, often uncomfortable, but that’s part of what makes it so impactful. The book captures not only the highs and the destructive lows of addiction, but also the inner conflict that accompanies the cycle — the desire to break free mixed with the fear of what life without the drug might be. It’s a painful, almost claustrophobic experience, yet the emotional depth gives it a kind of fragile beauty.

While the book can feel bleak at times, there’s an underlying thread of hope — a flicker of the narrator’s desire to escape, to reclaim a life without the drug. It’s this tension between destruction and recovery that makes Dear Heroin such a gripping read. It’s not just about the addiction itself, but the fight to regain agency and self-worth.

If you’re looking for a book that doesn’t shy away from the messiness of addiction, one that feels as real as it is painful, Dear Heroin will leave a lasting impression. It’s an intimate, intense, and at times uncomfortable journey, but ultimately, it’s a testament to resilience and the struggle to reclaim one’s life from the depths of dependency.