{"product_id":"i-wish-id-known-9781399805568","title":"I Wish Id Known","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn January 2014 sixteen year-old Daniel Spargo-Mabbs - a popular, big-hearted prom king - took a fatal overdose of MDMA. Her determination to make sure that other parents are better prepared to protect their children from harm has driven every word in Fiona Spargo-Mabbs' compelling, life-changing and life-saving book about teenagers and drugs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncredibly powerful and also very practical. Fiona wants to make sure no mum or dad ever has to go through what she went through. This book is a must-read. * Victoria Derbyshire *\u003cbr\u003eThis is such an important book[...] Fiona has used her devastatingly sad experience with Daniel to help all of us and this book should be essential reading for parents of teenagers. * Gabby Logan *\u003cbr\u003eIncredibly powerful. I can't imagine what it must have been like to write [this book]. But in amongst the heart-breaking story, the information, advice and evidence is meticulously researched, and navigates every parent's worst nightmare without scaremongering. Every parent should read this: it's not a frightening message, it's empowering, and a message of hope. * Dr Suzi Gage, psychologist, podcaster and author of 'Say Why to Drugs' *\u003cbr\u003eA powerful and important book... Beautifully and poignantly written. I would recommend this book to every parent I know. * Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore *\u003cbr\u003eWritten with determination, humility and sadness - any parent or carer will be better informed and wiser after reading it. * Professor Dame Carol Black *\u003cbr\u003eFiona's story is heart-breaking, but her honesty and generosity in telling it will undoubtedly prevent other parents from finding themselves in a similar situation. This book is an absolute must for any parent wanting to have a meaningful conversation with their children about drugs. * Alicia Drummond, MBACP Accred., Founder, Teen Tips *\u003cbr\u003eA vital book which has the power to prevent tragic drug related deaths among young people. A must read for any parent. * Paul North, Volteface *\u003cbr\u003eDan's beautiful, intelligent, witty, big-hearted character is the golden thread in\u003ci\u003e I Wish I'd Known\u003c\/i\u003e. There are excellent practical, achievable ideas for parents and professionals; there are also personal testimonies and insights into the legal and medical systems that make for essential reading for anyone concerned about young people's drug use. [From] living through the most painful experience a parent can face, I know \u003ci\u003eI Wish I'd Known \u003c\/i\u003ewill grow many good things from a very bad thing. * Emma Crawshaw, CEO, Crew2000 *\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully written... a personal journey through the loss of a son, the book [also] provides a valuable resource of factual detail about drugs and alcohol. A must for parents, those working with young people, and young people themselves. * Betsy Thom, Professor of Health Policy, Middlesex University *\u003cbr\u003eEnlightening and informative... A book that educates as much as it moves, it deserves to be read far and wide, by parents and professionals alike. * Dr Ronny Cheung *\u003cbr\u003eA testament to parental love, and a resource of tremendous importance for all those who care about young people. * Lady Kate Cayley, Deputy Head of Boarding, Marlborough College *\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a very significant achievement. * David Mackintosh, Global Public Health Network *\u003cbr\u003eAn ambitious and important work. Moving, informative, honest and practical. * Dr Eric Carlin, Director,  Director of Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis may be a life-saving book. Deeply personal and moving, yet packed with relatable, practical and expert information and advice, \u003ci\u003eI Wish I'd Known\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable guide for parents in supporting children to make safer choices about drugs and alcohol. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery parent should read it.\u003c\/p\u003e * Laura Bunt, We Are With You *\u003cbr\u003eThis book is unique and will transform many of the lives of its readers. * Professor Janusz Jankowski *\u003cbr\u003eThis book is going to save so many young lives... Thank you, Fiona, for all you are doing to change the course of history * Elizabeth Burton Phillips MBE; Author, Founder of DrugFAM *\u003cbr\u003eIf there was a national curriculum for parents, this book should be on it. * Stuart George, BBC Radio Stoke *","brand":"John Murray Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738929049943,"sku":"9781399805568","price":10.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781399805568.jpg?v=1720050608","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/i-wish-id-known-9781399805568","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}