Beautiful Boy

by

David Sheff

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

AA is an organization dedicated to helping alcoholics stay sober. It founded the 12-step program, which involves admitting that one cannot control one’s addiction and that a higher power can give strength. Many rehab centers… read analysis of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Al-Anon

Al-Anon is an auxiliary group of AA that helps family members of addicts to find support. In Beautiful Boy, David and Karen attend Al-Anon meetings, where they hear stories from other people who also… read analysis of Al-Anon