More, Now, Again: A Memoir of Addiction

amazing, simply amazing

Depression is a very selfish disease, and, combined with an addiction, the sufferer may seem annoying and terribly self-centered. Those who have not endured this type of hell may think Wurtzel is indeed full of self-pity and should simply think of others instead of herself, which she seems to be doing all the time. But that's the point: addiction and depression are self-destructive illnesses, and you must focus on yourself to get through them. More, Now, Again picks up where Prozac Nation, her first celebrated novel, leaves off. I just could not put it down. Seeing Wurtzel struggle through with her demons and ultimately winning her battle is amazing. Reading this book is like sitting through a melodramatic movie: it's a guilty pleasure, and you simply cannot take your eyes away from it. I recommend it to those who have experienced any kind of addiction or depression; it's well worth your time.

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Awesome Read

I couldnt put the book down...depressed when I finished it. Now that's what I call irony.

More, now, again

An amazing book. There isnt much more to say. this book make me feel mad sad happy excited.... if youve read Wurtzel's other books; Prozac Nation, and B*tch this one will deffanatly be one of your favorites.

Another Great Book...

Wurtzel is an amazing writer and this is just another example of that. Great book about her battle with addiction and all of the internal struggles she went through before, during, and after the addiction. Another must read!

The hands-down, best memoir I have ever read in my entire life!

Elizabeth Wurtzel is one of the best narrative authors, in my age group, that I have ever come across. She has a unique way of putting it all out there, no matter how ugly the subject is, without sugar-coating. She's brutally honest, clever, and a rather interesting sense of humor.

This book is great for anyone who wants to know what is going through the mind of an addict-in any type of addiction. Her first book-Prozac Nation, was also an intersting take on depression from her experiences.
I would tell anyone interested in getting good impression of how addicts really think and feel during their most darkest,and desperate hours, to read this book. Everyone else should also read it because it is just a really good story as well.

I want More, Now, Again!

I picked up this book perusing in the psychology section at Barnes and Noble. When I first picked it up I thought that it would be an interesting and entertaining book. I was not disappointed. It is a book that I found myself staying up all night to read. Wurtzel goes into depth about the details and up¿s and down¿s of being a drug addicted writer. Her style of writing is random and sometimes confusing, it makes the reader wonder why. It jumps around a lot from past to present and back again. She names the chapter¿s witty things pertaining to what she is going to talk about such as ¿bye-bye life¿ and then put a quote to go along with it which I had still found it hard to figure out the meaning of some of them until I was finished with the book. She goes on and on about what may seem like the most random thing at the time but later after thinking about it and reading between the lines it all comes together and makes sense. To understand this book you have to understand that type of mentality, the mentality of someone in denial. She is addicted to Ritalin, a completely legal drug that she has been prescribed by her psychologist. So she is really not addicted to it because you can¿t be addicted to something your doctor gave to you that is supposed to help you right? This is Wurtzel¿s mentality throughout the beginning of the book. You get to see her journey through her addiction in the rest of the book. I found myself sitting down to read for half an hour and not be able to put the book down for hours. In the beginning of the book she refers to her drug addiction as a relationship and says it¿s love. This is true because she really is not close to anyone. If you know people that have an addiction they will put their addiction before anything, even before their family, their own flesh and blood. This is also a common characteristic of a young girl in love they will do anything and push away anything or anyone that gets in the way of this ¿love¿. Throughout the book you see her journey through the years of her addiction and the many people she pushes away as she reflects on her mistakes of her years. You notice that she knows what she is doing is wrong, she lies, steals, and cheats her way through life. I definitely recommend this book for the reader that is interested in the deep, random, and reflective thoughts of a drug addict.

A reviewer

I read this book amongst the bitch book and prozac nation. It makes very sad how we have become addicted to pills to deal with problems. Anyway, you see the journey she went through and her struggle. From my own experience, I did not feel that anti-anxiety drugs or anti-depressants helped me. I was on two things countracting each other and of course I am not told this. I had to recover it on my own. I did not feel in the book that the woman was really helping her giving her these drugs when she couldn't stand to be alone, I related to that. Attaching yourself to the worong people because the pain of being alonr was so awful to deal with.

This book is Addicting!

Just like Elizabeth was addicted to cocaine in More, Now, Again, I was addicted to this book. This book was so hard to put down! I became a recluse and stayed in my bed for days in a row just reading this brutally honest story about Wurtzel's struggle with addiciton. Her style of writing and her subject matter are so captivating and so raw! This book opened my eyes to what it's really like to be an addict. I definitely recommend this book, but first I suggest you read Prozac Nation so you get to know Wurtzel's life and history 'there are references to that book in More, Now, Again'. GREAT BOOK! Highly recommended.

Portrait of Addiction

Elizabeth Wurtzel embodies what we mean by 'learning the hard way.' Her life has been addled (and, more than once, almost ended) by awful choices. But the way she redeems herself, as she shows in each of her books, is through writing -- not just taking the hard path, but really reflecting, learning, and sharing in such a style that her own self-understanding makes her readers understand themselves better . . . . . . More, Now, Again is the third of four chapters in 'Life About Liz.' Even her second book, the explosive and furious Bitch, is as much about the kind of woman Wurtzel is, or wants to be, as about feminism itself. This time, though, the subject is addiction and recovery. The one heartwarming difference between this book and the two before it is that it ends on a calm and proactive note . . . . . . One thing we know about a memoir, about real life, is that it doesn't inherently possess the aspects of a 'story,' of 'literature.' The action curve is what we make it it's defined by where we choose to begin and end and we're lucky if there is much of a 'plot' at all. So I won't waste time trying to draw one from this book -- it's pretty well summarized by the titles of its six sections: Revelation, Research, Remedy, Relapse, Recovery, and Redemption. Considering the subject matter -- life, or some twisted version of it, on drugs -- plot is unimportant anyway. Drugs obliterate time, and the only things that are really important in the throes of addiction are relationships -- the ones you make, ruin, repair, and/or discard while your life is measured from fix to fix . . . . . . The style of the book is typically 'Wurtzelian' (she deserves her own adjective, as far as I'm concerned) -- as usual, the writing is amazing and engaging. It reads like an all-night slumber party confessional: with intention, sensitivity, humor, revelry, and shame, but without a forced direction. Actually, some of her most important characterization happens on random tangents, such as about the death penalty or Karl Marx. Her mystique comes from how she is paradoxically so ordinary yet so boundless and unpredictable. If you've ever thought a Harvard girl was the type you'd envy and resent for her perfection, Wurtzel is your anomaly. As with any addict, she takes ridiculous turns and enters into lines of thinking that will make you want to shake her or beat her over the head with the nearest blunt weapon. For all practical purposes, she's no different from anyone else in the AA meeting circle. But she will still arouse you with how aesthetic and insightful she is. There is a moment in the book -- before she even enters rehab -- when she illustrates an analogy between getting addicted to drugs and falling in love. I daresay it's so wonderfully developed that until your mind fully processes it -- for at least a moment -- drugs seem glorious and love seems dark and destructive. You'll get over that, though! . . . . . . As I mentioned before, what makes this book so beautiful is the way it closes. Both Prozac Nation and Bitch seemed to finish without really finishing -- because Wurtzel is such a strong and smart woman, we expect more from her than to end with sadness or longing we want her to get what she wants. But Prozac Nation ended with her tossing her hands up and deciding that she had no idea about the national state of depression Bitch ended with her illustrating the type of woman she yearns to be but isn't. More, Now, Again, for all the urgency of its title, ends gently and tenderly. She writes of how she remembers being a joyful little girl, how she lost her joy, how she lost just about everything, and how she intends to get it back. Looking to the past -- to her lineage of addicts -- and to the future, she decides that the ugliness will stop with her. Ironically, but satisfyingly, she ends her book with 'Here's how the story begins:'

More, Now, Again: A Memoir of Addiction

More,Now,Again was a very interesting book for me to read. I enjoy reading books about addiction. and people who can overcome these dark phases of their life and then write a book about it. I look forward to reading other books from wurtzel in the future. This book is a must read for everyone.

More, Now, Again: A Memoir of Addiction

i really enjoyed reading this book. it is very well written and keeps you entertained from beginning to end. everyone should read this book to understand what it's like to truly be depressed.

one of my favorite books

more,now,again is by far one of the best books i've ever read. this book is not a waste of time like i've read in other reviews. it's about someone who has struggled most of their life through depression and addiction and takes the time to take the reader in depth into every aspect of her life. i read this book a few years ago and it is still one of my favorite books. once you start reading you can't stop. this book itself is a drug. you will be hooked instantly. you will find yourself ignoring phone calls food and sleep to get to the next page. This book should be read by everyone. but i think someone who has experienced depression or addiction at some point in their life will appreciate this book even more.

My favorite all time book

This is my favorite all time book. I've read it several times. It's engrossing and has in your face reality that will make you greatful she makes it.

I love this book!!!!!!!!

Elizabeth Wurtzel is my all time favorite author. I decided to become a writer because of her. She is strong, beautiful, and funny. This book had me laughing, crying, and smiling. Way to go Elizabeth! You're the greatest!

Great book

Great book. Wurtzel is my favorite writer. I would recommend that you first read Prozac Nation because this book is kind of like the effect of the causes explained in Prozac Nation.

Elizabeth Wurtzelz's words are inspiring

Elizabeth Wurtzel has suffered depression most of her young life, and shares her experiences with the world. In *More, Again, Now*, Elizabeth Wurtzel opens up her mind, heart and soul and shares with us her addiction. I highly recommend this book to the reader who has suffered depression, addiction, or is just depressed about life. I encourage you to be receptive and i hope your hearts will be attentive to what Elizabeth has to share with us. this is a great book like the rest of her titles. i highly recommend it.

The truth hurts

A very well written book. Wurtzel takes us inside her life, inside her mind, inside her pain, and if the noise in her head bothers you, imagine what it did to her. I was astounded to see negative reviews of this book, and glad I bypassed those to read this title, because it is outstanding. Wurtzel digs deep (not just into her legs with tweezers) but into her soul. Dysfunctionality is a common malady, but to be able to express it and deal with it, and then share it with the world, is courageous. Her talent as a writer should never be underestimated again. This woman could move large rocks with her keyboard.

Elizabeth Wurtzel is EXQUISITE

After reading 'Prozac Nation' i needed more from Elizabeth Wurtzel. 'More, Now, Again' satisfied my craving for words from a woman like me. This book proves that anyone can overcome their addiction and misery. Wurtzel's memoir inspired me in so many ways. I look forward to reading more from this bold author. All hail QUEEN WURTZEL!

I love it!

I love this book because I was addicted to an ADD medication for awhile and a lot of what she said rang true. The fact that she was able to write the book 'B****' while under the influence of so many drugs is amazing to me. The fact that she was able to kick such a potentially fatal cocaine addiction shows how strong she is. Also i liked that she didn't glamorize her addiction. On a side note i find it hilarious that B&N won't let me type the name of her other book B****. How pathetic.

Miss Wurtzel, the dysfunctional Energizer Bunny

'More, Now, Again' is not a very good book, but because I'm addicted to Elizabeth Wurtzel's writing, I enjoyed it quite a bit. Wurtzel is like the Energizer Bunny- she keeps going, and going, and going when it comes to doing some far out, depression fueled dysfunctional behavior...and then writing about it. I think she's super cool, and I wish that, just for once, a magical medication would appear, in shining armor, to sweep her off her feet, and make her feel normal. But then again, we might then be deprived of more of her addictive books.