I Wish I'd Known

Incredibly 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 * This 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 * Incredibly 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' * A powerful and important book... Beautifully and poignantly written. I would recommend this book to every parent I know. * Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore * Written with determination, humility and sadness - any parent or carer will be better informed and wiser after reading it. * Professor Dame Carol Black * Fiona'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 * A vital book which has the power to prevent tragic drug related deaths among young people. A must read for any parent. * Paul North, Volteface * Dan's beautiful, intelligent, witty, big-hearted character is the golden thread in I Wish I'd Known. 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 I Wish I'd Known will grow many good things from a very bad thing. * Emma Crawshaw, CEO, Crew2000 * Beautifully 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 * Enlightening 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 * A 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 * This book is a very significant achievement. * David Mackintosh, Global Public Health Network * An ambitious and important work. Moving, informative, honest and practical. * Dr Eric Carlin, Director, Director of Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems * This may be a life-saving book. Deeply personal and moving, yet packed with relatable, practical and expert information and advice, I Wish I'd Known is an invaluable guide for parents in supporting children to make safer choices about drugs and alcohol. Every parent should read it. * Laura Bunt, We Are With You * This book is unique and will transform many of the lives of its readers. * Professor Janusz Jankowski * This 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 * If there was a national curriculum for parents, this book should be on it. * Stuart George, BBC Radio Stoke *