More, Now, Again

More, Now, Again is Elizabeth Wurtzel's memoir chronicling her struggle with drug addiction, specifically her dependency on Ritalin. The narrative follows her descent from prescribed use into full-blown addiction while attempting to write her second book. Wurtzel documents her daily experiences in Manhattan and Florida as she navigates relationships, writing deadlines, and her escalating drug use. The memoir provides an unvarnished account of addiction's impact on work, creativity, and personal connections. Through frank observations and confessional writing, Wurtzel examines the intersection of mental health, addiction, and the pressures of being a public figure. Her memoir addresses themes of compulsion, creativity, and the search for fulfillment in an age of prescription medication.

Readers found this addiction memoir self-indulgent and repetitive compared to Wurtzel's earlier book Prozac Nation. Many reviews note the circular narrative structure mirrors the tedium of addiction, though not in an engaging way. Readers appreciated: - Raw honesty about drug abuse and recovery - Vivid descriptions of obsessive behaviors - Insights into addiction psychology Common criticisms: - Narcissistic tone and constant complaining - Meandering structure with no clear arc - Too much focus on mundane details - Lack of self-awareness or growth Ratings: Goodreads: 3.4/5 (2,800+ ratings) Amazon: 3.3/5 (120+ ratings) Sample reader comments: "Like watching someone repeatedly touch a hot stove" - Goodreads reviewer "Self-absorbed to the point of unreadability" - Amazon reviewer "Important perspective on addiction, but exhausting to read" - LibraryThing review The memoir received significantly lower ratings than Prozac Nation across all platforms.

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📚 Elizabeth Wurtzel wrote "More, Now, Again" during a period when she was actively addicted to Ritalin, crushing and snorting up to 40 pills per day. 🏆 The book serves as a follow-up to her breakthrough memoir "Prozac Nation," which made her a literary sensation at age 26 and helped launch the modern memoir boom. 💊 While writing the book, Wurtzel lived in Florida to be closer to her supply of Ritalin, obtained through multiple doctor prescriptions across several counties. ✍️ Despite her severe addiction during the writing process, Wurtzel maintained her work as a journalist and completed the manuscript, though she often wrote obsessively for days without sleeping. 🌟 The memoir earned praise for its raw honesty about addiction and recovery, with The New York Times noting its "painful self-awareness" and "unflinching examination" of drug dependency.