52 pages 1 hour read

Matthew Perry

Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2022

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In Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, Matthew Perry delivers a candid memoir that resonates with authenticity. Reviewers praise his heartfelt and raw recounting of struggles with fame and addiction. However, some critiques highlight occasional disjointed narrative elements. Overall, a poignant and engaging read.

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Who Should Read Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing?

Readers who enjoy memoirs about personal struggles and triumphs will be captivated by Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry. Fans of Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher and Wild by Cheryl Strayed will appreciate the candid storytelling and emotional depth in Perry's account of his life and career.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Arts / Culture
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Themes
Identity: Mental Health
Emotions/Behavior: Regret
Emotions/Behavior: Forgiveness
Genre
Humor