Reviews tagging 'Drug abuse'

Beyond the Wand: The Magic & Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard by Tom Felton

55 reviews

anastasialovesbooks's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

It was interesting getting his perspective on gowing up in the spotlight. How different it is culture wise here in the US vs in the UK. It also made me think back to how he impacted my life growing up. He was the only star I remember being my age that I had a crush on that I also wanted to know about his life. I had other stars I liked but non were I was actually interested in their life. 
I even remember liking the movies when they came out I like the 3 main actors especially Emma because I saw myself a lot like her and Hermione. For some reason out of all of them though I was drawn to Tom. His character of course was the first draw but the peeks into his life is what made me very interested. I remember watching his YouTube videos when he would be sitting playing his guitar and and singing. It's even the same now when I watch him on Instagram. I think he is the one famous person I will always follow and be interested in. 

I recommend the audio book because he narrates it. (I never listen to audio books I try never works. But I gave it a shot for him and I loved it. I'm glad I did.)
 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Mental illness, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Drug use

saurahsaurus's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

3.5

Really fun read! Cool BTS details about acting, (including but not limited to Harry Potter).

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, Dysphoria, Mental illness, Drug abuse, Alcohol, and Alcoholism

Minor: Stalking, Bullying, and Forced institutionalization

divargasd's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Drug abuse

jessiejonesbentley's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Drug use, Addiction, and Alcohol

brookealleger's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug abuse and Alcoholism

theintrovertsbooks's review

funny inspiring medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing

Moderate: Mental illness, Drug use, and Alcohol

Minor: Drug abuse, Blood, Grief, Bullying, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Forced institutionalization

barbarella85's review

emotional funny hopeful reflective

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug use

Minor: Drug abuse and Mental illness

bakergirlsbooks1999's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Addiction, Alcoholism, Forced institutionalization, Bullying, Drug use, and Panic attacks/disorders

jessspeake's review

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

5.0

I highly recommend listening to the audiobook version of this memoir. Tom reads it himself, and it really feels like sitting down with him over a cup of tea and listening while he tells his story. 

It was everything I wanted in terms of Harry Potter content, plus so much more in terms of Tom’s life and experiences outside of Potter. 

He speaks about everyone in his with a reverence that is really special and kindhearted. It was a joy to listen to!

I really respect how openly he speaks about addiction and mental illness in the book. 

This book far surpassed any expectations I had of it, and left me hoping to read more from Tom in the future!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Mental illness, and Addiction

Moderate: Drug use, Death, and Drug abuse

ecairns's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

Must read for Harry Potter fans!!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Mental illness and Drug abuse