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Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing
Hardback Published on: 01/11/2022
Price: £25.00
Bookseller Reviews
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Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is a must-read for anyone who’s ever loved Perry’s portrayal of Chandler, but it’s also a deeply personal and moving account of a man grappling with his past and finding peace.
Matthew Perry’s memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, is a brutally honest and heartfelt look at his life beyond the spotlight of Friends. P... READ MORE
A gritty, raw depiction of the highs and lows of fame and addiction
A gritty, raw depiction of the highs and lows of fame and addiction, all told with the characteristic dry humour & off-beat charm that made Perry a 90s sta... READ MORE
Brutal
An illuminating peek into the depressing, boring, terrifying hamster wheel of addiction for anyone thinking of giving it a go. Perry blends an enormous ego... READ MORE
Synopsis
The beloved star of Friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this candid, funny, and revelatory memoir that delivers a powerful message of hope and persistence.
In an extraordinary story that only he could tell, Matthew Perry takes readers onto the soundstage of the most successful sitcom of all time while opening up about his private struggles with addiction. Candid, self-aware, and told with his trademark humour, Perry vividly details his lifelong battle with the disease and what fuelled it despite seemingly having it all.
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is an unforgettable memoir that shares the most intimate details of the love Perry lost, his darkest days, and his greatest friends.
Unflinchingly honest, moving, and hilarious: this is the book fans have been waiting for.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9781472295934
- Number of pages: 272
- Dimensions: 238 x 158 x 32 mm
- Weight: 573g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allI just want to give him a big hug
I got this book as a Christmas present from my boyfriend. As soon as I heard Mathew Perry was bringing out a book I knew I had to have it and give it a rea... READ MORE
Heavy going but worth it
I ploughed through this book in 3 days, I needed to take breaks as it's heavy going and I really connected with this topic. As a child of an alcoholic and ... READ MORE
Read of the decade!
I soon as I saw that book I had the feeling : Got to buy it is going to be great!
I was right , absolutely great book , insightful and honest . Full of s... READ MORE
Get to know him…love him…
Before the book he was just Chandler Bing from FRIENDS, however, the language of the book made me feel everything he felt deeply. Sincere, thoughtful, hear... READ MORE
A powerful memoir
‘Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing’ is quite extraordinary. Fans of Matthew Perry will enjoy reading about his life in his own words, plus behind... READ MORE
A favorite book of mine
Everyone and anyone should give this memoir a read. Matthew Perry's words are inspiring and educational in terms of battling addiction. His reflection on l... READ MORE
Brilliant and Honest
I can honestly say that I could not put the book down, I actually read it in a day and half it was a honest funny sad it went through all the emotions, and... READ MORE
so sad
I am a huge Friends fan, so of course I knew as soon as this was announced that I'd be reading it. I also knew as a proud bookworm, I would buy it on relea... READ MORE
Very happy I've read it
As soon as I heard about this book I got it on pre-order. Loved it, read it in one day. A must read for any fan or anyone going through struggles
Miss you Matthew
Read this after Matthew passed away, which made it a harder read. I grew up watching friends and just never stopped! I can honestly say I am a die hard fan... READ MORE
If you’re a fan, you need to read this.
I read this in a day and I wish I brought it sooner.
Raw & Emotional Memoir
I couldn't put this book down. I literally felt like I was seeing his life play out. A very raw and heartbreaking memoir. I really feel for him, I can't im... READ MORE
His final plea for understanding, forgiveness, and, ultimately, peace
A deeply raw and honest memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing reveals Matthew Perry's battles with addiction, fame, and self-destruction, all... READ MORE
All that glitters…
Having read this after Matthew’s death I am just filled with an utter sense of sadness about a life damaged from the moment, at 30 days old, his parents fe... READ MORE
Hard to believe he is no longer here
Absolutely gut wrenchingly honest and open about his life and struggles. Thought provoking and so sad. Hard to comprehend when reading it that he isn't her... READ MORE
Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing
As a huge Friends fan, I found this book both captivating and deeply moving. Parts were undeniably hard to read, but it offered a fascinating glimpse into ... READ MORE
The one that broke our hearts
What can i say i have loved taking this journey with matty and will be sad when it is finished, such a good read and matty is a great writer and finds a la... READ MORE
Brilliant
I read this book when I was at uni about a year before Perry died. Such emotion, such trauma, such love written into a beautifully paced autobiography
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