Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing

A Memoir

De: Matthew Perry

Narrado por: Matthew Perry

"Going into his "why," Perry's audiobook is a fascinating listen."- AudioFile

This program is read by the author.

A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK BY TIME, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, GOODREADS, USA TODAY, AND MORE!

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.

“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 riveting story of acclaimed actor Matthew Perry, taking us along on his journey from childhood ambition to fame to addiction and recovery in the aftermath of a life-threatening health scare. Before the frequent hospital visits and stints in rehab, there was five-year-old Matthew, who traveled from Montreal to Los Angeles, shuffling between his separated parents; fourteen-year-old Matthew, who was a nationally ranked tennis star in Canada; twenty-four-year-old Matthew, who nabbed a coveted role as a lead cast member on the talked-about pilot then called Friends Like Us. . . and so much more.

In an extraordinary story that only he could tell—and in the heartfelt, hilarious, and warmly familiar way only he could tell it—Matthew Perry lays bare the fractured family that raised him (and also left him to his own devices), the desire for recognition that drove him to fame, and the void inside him that could not be filled even by his greatest dreams coming true. But he also details the peace he’s found in sobriety and how he feels about the ubiquity of Friends, sharing stories about his castmates and other stars he met along the way. Frank, self-aware, and with his trademark humor, Perry vividly depicts his lifelong battle with addiction and what fueled it despite seemingly having it all.

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

A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books.

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"Going into his "why," Perry's audiobook is a fascinating listen."- AudioFile


"Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing is a raw, unflinching memoir that took courage to write. As it turns out, Matthew Perry has a lot of courage. He takes us through his addiction, his illness and his paralyzing loneliness. Somehow, during the course of his life, Matthew was able to turn his pain into comedic joy for others, but, he tells us, it was at a cost. Matthew takes us through his “hell” but doesn’t wallow. Ultimately, this book is filled with hope for the future. If you want to know about who Matthew Perry is, stay away from the rags and read this." —Marta Kauffman, co-creator of the NBC sitcom Friends

I feel for MATTHEW

This book explains so much. drugs from the age of 2 month is crazy definitely explains the additions the abandonment. this is THE story EVERY psychologist MUST learn by heart.

you matter MATTHEW PERRY. YOU ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH ❤️

Real, raw & funny

As a diehard FRIENDS fan, I bought this expecting some new dirt on my favorite sitcom. However it was so much more. Hearing Matty’s story was real, raw and quite funny!! If you or someone close to you has ever struggled with addiction, you can relate so well with this book. I see FRIENDS in a different light, I see Matthew Perry in a different light. I like it.

I still love Chandler … not Mathew

Well ….. if your fascinated with stories and memoirs about drug addicts especially well know people this is pretty good …. But he’s really kind of a whiny little B…. Here’s this dude who is definitely talented but everything really was laid out for him by his semi talented journey man actor Dad and his gorgeous Mom … he’s funny and good looking and Hollywood just opens doors for him everywhere and he becomes hugely rich and famous …. But he’s such a pill popping , commitment phobic he can’t rise to any occasion or find the “happiness” he says he’s searching for … I don’t believe he really wants to be happy . He blames his parents divorce and his unaccompanied minor traveling as a kid on his drug struggles but I’m sure there’s deeper problems here mental and physical abuse/ trauma but he does not go into any of that which is unfortunate because I probably would have liked his story more. He’s hard to root for because he whines and complains so much then humble brags about his millions it’s a little annoying … did I waste a credit on this … no … I was a huge friends fan and I loved his character but I don’t love this guy …

Heartbreaking

I wholeheartedly enjoyed this book, especially with Matthew Perry narrating. It shows that no matter who you are, where you live, how much money you make, or how famous you are, the big terrible thing can still grab ahold of you without letting go.

Touching, heart wrenching and beautiful

Just as Matty promised, I laughed and cried. Beautifully written and read. Listening to it from Matty’s own voice made it that much more special. Loved it. So proud of you. Thank you for sharing your story.