Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing

Biography & True Stories, Arts & Entertainment Biographies, Literary Biographies, Entertainment , Film, TV & Radio, Films & Cinema, Non-Fiction

Matthew Perry (author)

Hardback Published on: 01/11/2022

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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

Katy Wheatley

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: Headline Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781472295934
Number of pages: 272
Weight: 531g
Dimensions: 238 x 158 x 32 mm

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I 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

YASMIN SHEPHERD

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

anna kubicka

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

Francesca O'Neill

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

Rana Ucan

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

kimmie

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

Janice Harding

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

Doris

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

Jemima Scott

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

Deanne Wallace

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

Aimee Lane

If you’re a fan, you need to read this.

I read this in a day and I wish I brought it sooner.

Pavandeep Toor