FINAL SALE, NO EXCHANGE, NO RETURNS
The beloved star of Friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit series and recounts his struggle with addiction in this heartfelt memoir. Funny and revealing, Friends, Love and That Terrible Thing delivers a powerful message of hope and resilience. Foreword by Lisa Kudrow. “Hi, my name is Matthew, although you may know me by another name. My friends call me Matty. And I should be dead.” So begins the fascinating narrative of acclaimed actor Matthew Perry, who guides us through the intense and sensitive memories of his journey, from his childhood ambition to achieve fame to his struggle with addiction and his recovery after a life-threatening health scare. Before the frequent hospital visits and stints in rehab, there was 5-year-old Matthew, who traveled from Montreal to Los Angeles, juggling divorced parents; the 14-year-old, a nationally ranked Canadian tennis star; the 24-year-old who landed the coveted role as one of the leads in the pilot of the much-talked-about and previously titled series Friends Like Us… and much more. In a powerful narrative — told in a sincere, hilarious and warm way that only he could do —, Matthew Perry talks about the fractured family that raised him (and that also left him on his own), the desire for recognition that led him to fame and the constant feeling of emptiness, which would not be filled even by seeing his biggest dreams come true. Matthew also provides details about the peace he found in sobriety and how he feels about the omnipresence of the series Friends, sharing stories about castmates and other celebrities he met along the way. Frank, self-aware and armed with his characteristic humor, Perry vividly portrays the lifelong battle he fought against addiction and what led him to this choice, despite having achieved so much — everything that seemingly anyone could dream of. Friends, Lovers, and That Terrible Thing is an unforgettable memoir that is both intimate and insightful—and a comfort to those struggling with sobriety. Painfully honest, heartbreaking, and yet incredibly funny, this is the book fans have been waiting for.
