I am not a great reader, but was given a copy of Waiting for Erin for Christmas. I have two children aged 9 and 15. The contents of this book have so moved me that I neeed to sit down with both of my boys in different ways and talk through some of the issues raised. The harsh realities of drug dependance - and the unconditional love of family are painted here in a story that moves at a pace. Being of Irish extraction some of the sub plots also meant a lot to me. Bottom line is that I loved it and am happy to recommend this book to others