As Needed for Pain audiobook

Weird relationship with David Copperfield.

Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for the early review copy. From the moment I started reading this book, I could not put it down. Peres was the editor of Details magazine, and he kept company with many celebrities. There are fascinating stories here, particularly of Peres's hero, David Copperfield. But Peres had a secret - he'd become addicted to opioid pills following a back injury. Peres's journey is a smoothly-written heartbreak - you're rooting for him from page one. This is an important book, especially for those who believe that addiction isn't a disease. This is a true story, an addiction borne from prescriptions, a real-life nightmare that is all too familiar for many people in this day and age. Dan Peres's story filled me with a deep sense of empathy for the author and a sincere wish that he would make it out from the abyss.

This book is about a man from Baltimore, MD who suffers a back injury and becomes hooked on his pain medication that was prescribed by his doctor before the opioid crisis occurred. It’s a unique story of how someone can succumb to an opioid addiction especially since he has a career that exposes him to rich and famous people that help him curb his addiction when medical providers begin to back off. It’s a story that talks about pain and opioid addiction, but it doesn’t necessarily speak to an audience of the average, everyday person who struggles with pain and needs opioids for pain management then they become addicted. Not everyone can drop thousands of dollars because they found a pharmacist in a dark alley that can get 1000 Percosets in one bottle. It is a good story, but not for the every day person who may be in the same shoes as Dan Peres minus the luscious career and knowing famous people.

I am a sucker for any type of addiction memoir because I, myself, am an addict in recovery. I was not addicted to pills (alcohol only), but I can understand the addicted brain and the crazy things we can do to feed our addictions. Dan Peres's memoir really highlights these crazy antics. Its such a raw and honest look at the inside of an addicts mind. To some, almost unbelievable, but this is real life! Not only is it brave but its necessary for more people in recovery to share their stories so that other know they are not alone. Its also important so that the ones who are not addicts can have a sense of understanding and empathy. Any time I had to put this book down, I found myself always thinking "I need to get back to it, I need to see what happens next in Dan's world". It definitely pulled me in and was a quick read. I only wish it did highlight a little more about the recovery aspect of addiction. solid 4 stars!

Brilliantly written, honest, and humorous at many times. This is the story of a publishing icon who reveals his dirty, little secret. I finished this book in one sitting and could not be prouder that I once worked with this incredibly self-knowing and equally self-deprecating EIC. Personally, I think that business drives us all to the brink. I’m so proud to know Dan Peres and to have read his story. I think Condé Nast owes all of us therapy.

I dare you to put this book down. Honestly, I have not read a book like this in years. Every page made me want to underline and re-read because his words are profound, hilarious and memorable. I can promise you that you will want to curl up and not move until you finish. Thank you Dan Peres for helping me to love reading again. After I read Augusten Burrough's writings I thought I was done. Now I know that there is life after "This Is How."

Real good, easy read. Guy was popping 60 Vicodins per day before he started doing high amounts Roxicodone, which I’ve never heard of. Almost did heroin, walking skid row in LA looking to score before he got to scared and bailed. All of that and I’m pretty sure David Copperfield wanted good bang him.

This was good depiction of how one falls down the rabbit hole of pill addiction. It feels very dated due to the clamp down on opiod pills. Dan couldn't do what he did 10 years ago, thankfully. However, I kept thinking he was going to get to the hard work of recovery but he saved that for the very end. Maybe he's saving that for another book. This was well written and moved a good pace.

RivetingEvery page compels you to read more. I read it in less than 24 hours. The author is a natural in expressing his deepest feelings, from cold despair to the early stirrings of hope in the soul. I read memoirs all the time. This is the best one I've come across in quite a while.

I don’t like amusement park rides but this is one roller coaster ride I’m glad I took. The ups and downs, highs and lows, laughs and cries grabbed me from the 1st page. This should be required reading for every doctor with a prescription pad

This book was relatable and beautifully written. Reads fast, like a great magazine editor wrote it :) it’s quick, pertinent, and timely in the age of opioid addiction. I wish he went further into the story of recovery.

Compulsively readableIncredibly unflinching story of the author’s struggle with addiction. It was a quick and enjoyable read. No flowery language but very impactful.

As others have said, the book feels a bit rushed at the end. I gave it a four because it was engaging and I listened to it pretty quickly.

Well done memoir of addiction. Great read.

Interesting book on addiction. I wondered how he was able to party, do drugs, not sleep....and then yet work at a high pressured and stressful job. I also wondered who the "rock star" was.