David Sheff

David Sheff
Born (1955-12-23) December 23, 1955
EducationUniversity of California, Berkeley
OccupationWriter
SpouseKaren Barbour
Children3, including Nic Sheff
Writing career
Notable works
Websitewww.davidsheff.com

David Sheff (born December 23, 1955) is an American author. He is best known for his interviews with artists, scientists, and pop culture figures, as well as his non-fiction books. Much of his writing, including his memoir Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction, deals with substance addiction.