Friends, lovers, and the big terrible thing: a memoir
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New York, NY : Flatiron Books, ©2022.
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Book
Edition:
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc:
xii, 250 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Status:
East Hampton Adult Biography
B Perry
Description
"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 In an extraordinary story that only he could tell, Matthew Perry takes readers onto the soundstage of the most successful sitcom of all time while opening up about his private struggles with addiction. Candid, self-aware, and told with his trademark humor, Perry vividly details his lifelong battle with the disease and what fueled it despite seemingly having it all. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is an unforgettable memoir that shares the most intimate details of the love Perry lost, his darkest days, and his greatest friends. Unflinchingly honest, moving, and hilarious: this is the book fans have been waiting for"--
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781250866448, 1250866448
Notes
Description
"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 In an extraordinary story that only he could tell, Matthew Perry takes readers onto the soundstage of the most successful sitcom of all time while opening up about his private struggles with addiction. Candid, self-aware, and told with his trademark humor, Perry vividly details his lifelong battle with the disease and what fueled it despite seemingly having it all. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is an unforgettable memoir that shares the most intimate details of the love Perry lost, his darkest days, and his greatest friends. Unflinchingly honest, moving, and hilarious: this is the book fans have been waiting for"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Perry, M. (2022). Friends, lovers, and the big terrible thing: a memoir. First U.S. edition. Flatiron Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Perry, Matthew, 1969-2023. 2022. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir. Flatiron Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Perry, Matthew, 1969-2023, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir. Flatiron Books, 2022.
MLA Citation (style guide)Perry, Matthew. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir. First U.S. edition. Flatiron Books, 2022.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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