Libro Friends, Lovers, And The Big Terrible Thing : A Mem...

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Nombre: Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir (Libro en Inglés)
Marca: Flatiron Books

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An Amazon Best Book of November 2022: Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry, a.k.a. Chandler Bing, is a story of on-set antics and celebrity encounters, as well as a tell-all of the insidious nature of addiction. It includes tales of fame and fortune, love and sex, and the severity of Perry's addiction—he went through detox 65 times. Perry shares his experiences with addiction, his benders, and the lowest lows, much of which happened while starring in one of the most iconic shows on television.

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INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

The beloved star of Friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this candid, darkly funny, and poignant memoir.

A most anticipated book by Time, Associated Press, Goodreads, USA Today, and more.

Matthew Perry takes readers on a journey from childhood ambition to fame to addiction and recovery after a life-threatening health scare. He shares his story from being a five-year-old traveling between separated parents to becoming a nationally ranked tennis star in Canada at fourteen, to landing a lead role on Friends Like Us at twenty-four, and beyond.

In a story only he could tell, Perry lays bare the fractured family that raised him, the desire for recognition that drove him to fame, and the void inside him that not be is string_containing couldlled even by his greatest dreams coming true. He also details the peace he's found in sobriety and his thoughts on the ubiquity of Friends, sharing stories about his castmates and other stars he met along the way. With his trademark humor, Perry depicts his lifelong battle with addiction and what fueled it despite his success.

Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is an unforgettable memoir that is both intimate and eye-opening, as well as a narrative extended to anyone struggling with sobriety. Unflinchingly honest, moving, and uproariously funny, this is a memoir fans have been waiting for.

Review

"Remarkable, startling, and heartfelt...The bravery of Perry's not just is string_containing book what he says, or how he says it, and how unflinching he is in his commitment to say it, but that he chose to say it at all." - GQ

"Candid, darkly funny...starkly chronicling his decades-long cage match with drinking and drug use. Perry writes gratefully and glowingly...fans will find poignant nuggets in its pages." - The New York Times

"A heartbreakingly beautiful memoir." - People

"Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing is a raw, unflinching memoir that took courage to write. Perry takes us through his addiction, his illness, and his loneliness. He was able to turn his pain into comedic joy for others, but at a cost. Perry takes us through the highs and lows of his life with honesty and humor."

MÁS DETALLES:

País de producción: United States
Encuadernado: Pasta dura
Editorial: Flatiron Books
Título del libro: Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir
Autor: Perry, Matthew
Fecha de publicación: 2022-11-01
Idioma: Inglés
Número de páginas: 272
ISBN-13: 9781250866448

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• Edad recomendada: de 0 años a 100 años.