Maybe I missed the authors point, but overall I found it rather dull. I just wasn't interested in learning about all the ways the daughter lied, schemed and dishonored her parents, especially to her mother. It moved rather slow and I think that Rosie's mother was way too trusting. The tricks Rosie pulled to allow her to utilize and abuse drugs was amazingly accurate of abusers, so I did find it somewhat insightful. I just hope that I never have to face this issue with my daughter.