A review by zorhose
Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo by Christiane F.

dark emotional informative

4.0

I understand why this has become a classic and compulsory reading in some schools. It's unique to get such candid, first hand accounts of somebody struggling with addiction. Completely unglamorized and with a surprising amount of self reflection, Christiane F. recounts her story (and the story of so many others during the time). I can see how this can serve as a cautionary tale, especially since it is delivered without the same judgement that comes with most Anti-Drug PSA's. While, this book ends on a light note, we know Christiane's life was not exactly a happily ever after, which is unfortunately another reality of drug addicts. The story certainly is a tragedy. It's hard to watch how Christiane and others, fail Christiane over and over, in part through apathy, in part through misinformed actions while trying to help. Especially knowing that this by far isn't an exception, only perhaps, in that Christiane actually survives.
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