Recovery Road

A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is facing the consequences of high-risk behavior or when the family is navigating the grueling, non-linear process of addiction recovery. It is a vital resource for starting honest conversations about the reality of staying sober in a culture that often glamorizes substance use. The story follows Maddie, a teen girl who enters rehab and must eventually return to the high school environment that triggered her initial spiral. It explores heavy themes of shame, identity, and the courage required to reinvent oneself. While the subject matter is mature, the book is appropriate for ages 14 and up due to its realistic and non-judgmental portrayal of the hard work required to maintain mental health. Parents might choose this because it provides a roadmap of hope without sugarcoating the difficulty of the journey.