High Achiever: The Incredible True Story of One Addict's Double Life
Tiffany Jenkins
Jun 2019 Ā· Penguin Random House Audio Ā· Narrated by Tiffany Jenkins
4.9star
90 reviewsreport
headphones
Audiobook
8 hr 53 min
Unabridged
family_home
Eligible
info
reportRatings and reviews arenāt verified Ā Learn More
Want a 10 min sample? Listen anytime, even offline.Ā
Add
About this audiobook
NATIONAL BESTSELLER ā¢ An up-close portrait of the mind of an addict and a life unraveled by narcoticsāa memoir of captivating urgency and surprising humor that puts a human face on the opioid crisis.
Ā
āRaw, brutal, and shocking. Move over,Ā Orange Is the New Black.āāAmy Dresner, author ofĀ My Fair Junkie
When word got outĀ that Tiffany Jenkins was withdrawing from opiates on the floor of a jail cell, people in her town were shocked. Not because of the twenty felonies sheād committed, or the nature of her crimes, or even that sheād been captain of the high school cheerleading squad just a few years earlier, but because her boyfriend was a Deputy Sherriff, and his friendsātheir friendsāwere the ones whoād arrested her.
Ā
A raw and twisty page-turning memoir that reads like fiction,Ā High AchieverĀ spans Tiffanyās life as an active opioid addict, her 120 days in a Florida jail where every officer despised what sheād done to their brother in blue, and her eventual recovery. With heart-racing urgency and unflinching honesty, Jenkins takes you inside the grips of addiction and the desperate decisions it breeds. She is a born storyteller who lived an incredible story, from blackmail by an ex-boyfriend to a soul-shattering deal with a drug dealer, and her telling brims with suspense and unexpected wit. But the true surprise is her path to recovery. Tiffany breaks through the stigma and silence to offer hope and inspiration to anyone battling the diseaseāwhether itās a loved one or themselves.
Ā
āRaw, brutal, and shocking. Move over,Ā Orange Is the New Black.āāAmy Dresner, author ofĀ My Fair Junkie
When word got outĀ that Tiffany Jenkins was withdrawing from opiates on the floor of a jail cell, people in her town were shocked. Not because of the twenty felonies sheād committed, or the nature of her crimes, or even that sheād been captain of the high school cheerleading squad just a few years earlier, but because her boyfriend was a Deputy Sherriff, and his friendsātheir friendsāwere the ones whoād arrested her.
Ā
A raw and twisty page-turning memoir that reads like fiction,Ā High AchieverĀ spans Tiffanyās life as an active opioid addict, her 120 days in a Florida jail where every officer despised what sheād done to their brother in blue, and her eventual recovery. With heart-racing urgency and unflinching honesty, Jenkins takes you inside the grips of addiction and the desperate decisions it breeds. She is a born storyteller who lived an incredible story, from blackmail by an ex-boyfriend to a soul-shattering deal with a drug dealer, and her telling brims with suspense and unexpected wit. But the true surprise is her path to recovery. Tiffany breaks through the stigma and silence to offer hope and inspiration to anyone battling the diseaseāwhether itās a loved one or themselves.
Ratings and reviews
4.9
90 reviews
K Johndrow
- Flag inappropriate
July 23, 2023
A well written and entertaining story of one woman who has been repeatedly failed by her family, friends, and society. Also a great example of how substances don't "ruin" people's lives, but the laws surrounding them do. Instead of seeing those who struggle with substance use as people who have unmet needs they are judged, invalidated, and shamed into self -blame. AA model of "individual accountability" rather than taking a deep look at how our toxic society first creates and then punishes "addicts".
nicky mckay
- Flag inappropriate
August 20, 2023
Awesome self told story of an addict, born again angel. A must read for people struggling in their addiction or in recovery. Thank you so much Tiffany!! You are truly an inspiration:)
Jean Marie
- Flag inappropriate
May 26, 2021
I've been following Tiffany on every social media platform for years and have never had the extra money to get her book, until this past weekend. I bought the audio book and have to say that not only do I think it's AMAZING (finished in 2 daysš³) but im a huge huge fan of Tiffany and her book relates to a lot of ppl, even ppl you'd never even think would be in her shoes. Amazing job Tiff, both with your book and in life! Much love girl!š„°š
Rate this audiobook
Tell us what you think.
Listening information
Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can read books purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
