A review by lilydoyle6
The Urge: Our History of Addiction by Carl Erik Fisher

emotional informative medium-paced

4.0

this book was at times dense and information overload, but i enjoyed it. it was nice to learn about the history of addiction and how its perception and treatment has changed over the years. i also enjoyed how the author peppered his personal story with addiction & recovery throughout - it added a nice touch. i was also really happy at how inclusive and socially aware this book was - it was inclusive of experienced poc have with addiction, how their treatment differs, struggles they face that white counterparts seeking treatment for addiction don’t have to deal with, and how women also have different experiences. very pleasantly surprised by that. overall, a good read.