This book uncovered the truth of "Go Ask Alice" and "Jay's Journal." I remember reading those books as a teen and being so shocked at what "Alice" went through. To know that these were simply works of fiction is even more troubling.

Emerson does an amazing job of showing how America was during the 1970's and 1980's. His extensive research really shines through as he uncovers the lies and shows the effects that Beatrice Sparks' had on the criminalization of drugs.

I don't read non-fiction often, but this one was something I won't soon forget!

Thanks for the ARC, Netgalley!