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Beautiful Things
Hunter Biden · Book
If you connected with the raw vulnerability of Beautiful Things, these stories explore the complex intersections of addiction, inherited trauma, and the difficult path toward personal redemption.
Films on the same thread
Beautiful Boy
Felix van Groeningen · Film · 2018
Shares a thread with Beautiful Things: Recovery.
Much like the personal journey recounted in Beautiful Things, this film offers an unflinching look at the devastating impact of substance abuse on the delicate bond between parent and child.
Honey Boy
Film · 2019
Explores: Father-son relationship, Addiction and recovery, Child stardom.
This biographical drama mirrors the themes of familial reconciliation found in Beautiful Things, depicting a man’s attempt to process childhood trauma while navigating the long shadow of his father's addiction.
Series on the same thread
Patrick Melrose
David Nicholls · Series · 2018
Shares a thread with Beautiful Things: Recovery.
Fans of the candid recovery narrative in Beautiful Things will appreciate this look at how early life trauma shapes adult substance abuse and the persistent, often humorous, fight for personal stability.
Family Law
Susin Nielsen · Series · 2021
Explores: dysfunctional family, redemption, second chances.
This series captures the professional and personal fallout of addiction seen in Beautiful Things, focusing on a lawyer struggling to rebuild her life and career after hitting a painful bottom.
MINDHUNTER
Joe Penhall · Series · 2017
Explores: Serial Killers, FBI Investigation, Criminal Profiling.
For those gripped by the public scrutiny and high-stakes environment in Beautiful Things, this procedural offers a similarly intense focus on individuals operating under immense pressure and moral ambiguity.
Podcasts on the same thread
Bag Man
Rachel Maddow, MS NOW · Podcast · 2023
Explores: corruption, political scandal, accountability.
If the political backdrop of Beautiful Things drew you in, this investigative podcast provides a similarly deep dive into the intersection of personal accountability and systemic political scandal.
We Can Do Hard Things
Treat Media and Glennon Doyle · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Vulnerability, Personal growth, Emotional support.
Those who valued the raw, conversational honesty of Beautiful Things will find a similar sense of comfort in this podcast’s focus on vulnerability, authenticity, and the shared struggle of personal growth.
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Common questions
How long is the audiobook for Beautiful Things?
The unabridged audiobook of Beautiful Things has a total runtime of 6 hours and 34 minutes. This duration covers the entire narrative detailing the author's path to sobriety and family tragedies.
Who is the narrator of Beautiful Things?
The audiobook version of Beautiful Things is read by the author, Hunter Biden. As the son of the current president, he provides a firsthand account of his personal experiences with tragedy and his recovery journey.
Does Beautiful Things cover Hunter Biden's sobriety?
Yes, Beautiful Things focuses on the author's path to sobriety. The book details his personal experiences alongside the tragedies within his family, providing an intimate perspective on his life as an artist and lawyer.
Is Beautiful Things available as an unabridged audiobook?
Yes, Beautiful Things is available as an unabridged audiobook. The recording is 6 hours and 34 minutes long and is narrated by the author, Hunter Biden, who shares his story of overcoming tragedy and achieving sobriety.