The Beginning and End of Everything: with a foreword by Davina McCall
‘An inspiring must-read for anyone who is searching for hope in darkness of loss, grief or addiction’ Gillian Anderson
Sarah Hiscox’s deep self-esteem and addiction issues began in childhood when she was given powerful sleeping pills for her nightmares. Then, as a young woman, a toxic relationship with food morphed into a full-blown heroin dependency that neither a loving marriage nor a new baby could halt.
After years of cycling through relapse and new starts, Sarah’s relationships were wrecked. In rehab she was confronted with herself and all that she’d lost. But it would take repeated attempts for her to understand even her worst day of abstinence was better than the days she relapsed.
Just a few threads of hope remained – a desire to see her children grow, a friend called Davina, a sister and an ex-husband who, despite it all, still loved her.
A compelling, wonderfully uplifting true story of the redemptive power of self-acceptance, friendship and love.
Book details
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780715656761
- Published
- 2 July 2026
- Pages
- 288
- Duration
- Dimensions
- 129 x 198 mm
- Genre
- Memoir and Biography
- Imprint
- September
Reviews
'One of the best books I've ever read... I've been so invested in her story I found myself audibly gasping on the Underground. There were tears of frustration along the way - and I don't want to spoil it - but there were tears at the end. I am so sad to have finished but I will definitely be reading again'
'[Sarah's] powerful memoir lays bare the unshakeable grip of her addiction then the beautiful new life of recovery... She's a wonderful storyteller, I was with her every twist and turn of the way, and for anyone who needs it, she offers so much hope'
'Sarah's book is the ultimate story of hope, self-belief and the magic of love. I laughed and cried in equal measure. It's a compelling story about addiction but, most importantly, it's a wonderful depiction of a love lost and found again. I couldn't put it down'
'If you've ever wondered how a mum who appears to have everything can trade it in for heroin, here is your answer. An incredibly powerful story of addiction and redemption, told so lyrically and vividly that it made me cry, then cheer and punch the air. It also made me want to be Sarah Hiscox's new best friend'
'What a story. It's a wonderful read. It's inspiring, it’s funny, it's at times also really sad... You will feel stronger after reading this'
'One of the best books I've ever read... I've been so invested in her story I found myself audibly gasping on the Underground. There were tears of frustration along the way - and I don't want to spoil it - but there were tears at the end. I am so sad to have finished but I will definitely be reading again'
