Coreyography

By: Corey Feldman

Narrated by: Corey Feldman

Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins

Publisher's summary

A deeply personal and revealing Hollywood-survival story.

Lovable child star by age ten, international teen idol by fifteen, and to this day a perennial pop-culture staple, Corey Feldman has not only spent the entirety of his life in the spotlight, he's become just as famous for his off-screen exploits as for his roles in such classic films as Gremlins, The Goonies, and Stand by Me. He's been linked to a slew of Hollywood starlets (including Drew Barrymore, Vanessa Marcil, and adult entertainer Ginger Lynn), shared a highly publicized friendship with Michael Jackson, and with his frequent costar Corey Haim enjoyed immeasurable success as one half of the wildly popular duo "The Two Coreys,"spawning seven films, a 1-900 number, and "Coreymania" in the process. What child of the eighties didn't have a Corey Feldman poster hanging in her bedroom, or a pile of Tiger Beats stashed in his closet?

Now, in this brave and moving memoir, Corey is revealing the truth about what his life was like behind the scenes: His is a past that included physical, drug, and sexual abuse, a dysfunctional family from which he was emancipated at age fifteen, three high-profile arrests for drug possession, a nine-month stint in rehab, and a long, slow crawl back to the top of the box office.

While Corey has managed to overcome the traps that ensnared so many other entertainers of his generation—he's still acting, isa touring musician, and is a proud father to his son, Zen—many of those closest to him haven't been so lucky. In the span of one year, he mourned the passing of seven friends and family members, including Corey Haim and Michael Jackson. In the wake of those tragedies, he's spoken publicly about the dark side of fame, lobbied for legislation affording greater protections for children in the entertainment industry, and lifted the lid off of what he calls Hollywood's biggest secret.

Coreyography is his surprising account ofsurvival and redemption.

©2013 Corey Feldman (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

Coreyography

Corey Feldman's autobiography is a very quick read. Not because it's terse, but because it's interesting and entertaining. I was surprised to hear about the extent of his abusive upbringing. It's a wonder the poor kid has gotten as far as he did.

I grew up a massive Corey Haim fan, with Silver Bullet being my favorite movie. I was heartbroken when he died. Unsurprisingly, the parts with Corey Haim interested me the most, but I didn't get the impression that the two Coreys were as close as I thought they were. He's mentioned plenty in the book. But in my mind somewhere, those guys were inseparable - maybe because of their shared filmography.

What I really loved about the book was hearing the Michael Jackson stories.

This book was honest. Feldman's narration of the audiobook is impeccable. The impressions he does of his family and directors and, even, Michael Jackson were great. I highly recommend it.

Sad glimpse into Hollywood

This story has been going around for years. so I wanted to listen to it first hand. How did all of this happen to him and them. What part did they play? I feel like there is more to the stories. Hollywood is a nasty place for women, men and worst of all children. I don't know how or why any mother would push to lead a child into that life. it's sad. and scary.

Hope for the future

Moving, touching, and real. An excellent and emotional story. A definite recommended read. A true visionary

This was actually a very good audiobook.

better than expected, extremely sad, eye opening and well worth the credit. BUY THIS NOW!

The long awaited confession!!

If you grew up in the 80s than you not only recognize Corey Feldman but you remember all the great movies, trials and tribulations for him and Corey Haim at this time! He finally got to speak his truth and it was well worth it!. So many unfortunate incidents they had to encounter! Really sheds a light on fame for young actors! He is an amazing actor and was amazing in all his roles! He starred in many of the famous movies of the 80's that make us all wish we could go back in time! Goonies was and still is a CLASSIC!!! i couldnt put the book down due tonits relevance in time line and growing up watching him also built the intrigue to continue reading! All worth it!
He gave tribute to his friend and companion and deserves the respect he has worked hard for! Love you Corey!

Wicked

Good for this kid!!! Can’t believe the bullshit that this dude had to go through as a kid. Totally awesome to hear he’s doing well and is finally happy in life.

AWESOME!!

I really loved the book. It was easy listening. I'm glad to know how things were between him and Michael Jackson and Corey Haim!! Over all spectacular!!

Beautifully told and self aware

What a beautifully told story. It was hard to hear of his neglect his trauma and his abuse at the hands of his mother and his father and then and those around him. It was even harder to hear he lost $1 million before he was of age because his parents squandered his fortune. It’s no wonder he fell into drug abuse to numb his pain. This is a beautiful story of self-awareness, growth and honesty about where he came from and where he still wants to go. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

Not A Corey Fan, but...

Where does Coreyography rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is not gonna top my list. I've got plenty that fall far ahead of this one but it wasn't bad. I don't regret purchasing it and I found some of it to be very interesting.

What did you like best about this story?

I think the best thing about the story is that Corey (seems to, at least) be open and honest about very difficult subjects he's experienced in his life.

Have you listened to any of Corey Feldman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I've never listened to anything by this narrator before, but he has this depth to his voice that makes him easy to listen to. I'm not an 80's Corey/Corey fan so this is coming from a completely unbiased place, he's got a good speaking voice.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There were some shocking parts that the author tells, experiences from childhood that are touching, sad, infuriating, and humiliating. He touches on some (rightly) uncomfortable things.

Any additional comments?

Overall this was a solid listen. I didn't find it "self-serving" as others have described it. The narration was actually great. I had read a few scathing reviews about his narration but didn't agree in the least. Like I said, I'm not a Corey fan...I'm still not, but he's got a voice that seems made for audio production....not singing, but talking. It's got a depth to it that is almost soothing...it's hard to explain, but it's definitely, in my opinion NOT a negative. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes memoirs and especially to those who like celebrity memoirs. It's interesting at worst and life changing at best. My experience fell somewhere in between.

catching. loved this book.

I loved the book from start to finish! my favorite part was the narrator Corey Feldman himself! I could invision the story in my head.Good for him for having the power to tell his story! wonderful book if you enjoy learning about other people's lives.