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Having almost grown up with Matthew Perry and being of similar age, I was vaguely aware of his trials and tribulations with addictions, and due to his recent untimely death thought I would pick this up and give it a read.
I hadn’t read any reviews or had any preconceptions of this book, it was just one of those Quick Look for a new book and quick select and buy .
The book itself is heart warming in places and heart breaking in others, full with bitter sweet moments.
And I have to say is written in a strange format , sometimes it can be a little hard to follow time lines etc.
It feels like a person in absolute turmoil just pouring out his feeling and thoughts , troubles and tribulations
In a way that comes across that this book was not a way to write his story but was actually a part of his own therapy and you can almost feel the release of all his hurt and troubles onto the page.
It’s not well written, well edited or produced, however this adds to the charm that as you progress through the book you can feel his troubled life unfold.
His battle of all things addictive is absolutely brutal at times and his rollercoaster ride of fighting this is evident all the way through, and the sad thing is towards the end of the book you feel his is winning and that he is starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, which we all now know isn’t the case due to his untimely death.
If you are thinking this book might be fully of giggles, you won’t find much of it here, the odd wry smile perhaps. But this book is insightful of a person with chronic addiction and proof that money and fame can’t buy you happiness.
After reading this it’s very apparent I thought I knew about Matthew Perry it was actually his character “ Chandler “ I knew and it shows our perception of who we see on screen can be totally different to the person behind the mask.
A truly interesting biopic and worth the read
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Wonderfully raw and deeply personal, i am so glad Matthew had time to write his story before he left us.Friends has always been one of my favourite tv shows, i would literally watch the repeats every single day, twice a day 😂😂. It still has me laughing now. So when i learned of Matthew's struggles, i felt so sad. It's always the people who seem happy and make others laugh that seem to have the biggest inner demons.I'm so glad that i read this because it made me feel at peace with Matthew's story. He had learned so much about his addictions and inner thoughts and was progressing really well. I am constantly trying to learn more and understand my own conditions, so i really related to him.I cried my way through the last chapter. Although i don't struggle with the same issues as Matty, i understand a lot of his thoughts, feelings, and struggles .You will always be loved, Matthew ❤️Rest in peace. 🕊✨️
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"... as I drove, I realized that I was leaning toward the windshield... I wanted to be tgere."
Reviewed in the United States on 25 November 2023Megi Lengu
Definitely worth buying. 🫶🏻
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Reviewed in Germany on 10 April 2024
It really hits diferent when you read and rewatch the show again cz you can understand what Mathew was going through while making the whole world laugh for decades.
I dont want to write more cz i dont want to spoil it for you, but if you really liked him as an actor, definitely should order the book.
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