A Haunting Read
3
By Bellaxena
It was fun hearing Matthew Perry’s life story and taking a tour of the addicted mind.
It was difficult reading of his hopes and fears, knowing he had passed from his addiction mere months ago.
Enchanting
3
By NYNYDANNY
Revealing and encouraging to see someone put it on the line. Has theatrics and some measure. But I’d say it almost seems that his eventual death gave more way to the writing, almost like it wasn’t believable enough that he was through. He wrapped up the book quickly with little waves made in the landscape of things that could be. Obviously it couldn’t be about Friends more, but actually, that might’ve sold more. Idk, left a lot to be desired.
Engaging and illuminating.
4
By LG*2023
Engaging read. And of course, sad because we all know the final outcome so soon after the publication of this memoir.
Wow!
5
By babymonkey666
What a life! Too bad he couldn’t handle his drugs, he woulda had way more fun. Quick read. Believe most of it. Think there’s a second book coming cause he’s going to fall off the wagon for sure….
Just read that t again, few months after he passed. Book is even better…..and sad, so sad. Sad that I was right and he did fall off the wagon. Hoping he found a little peace there near the end….
Tragic and beautiful
5
By DYM53713
His life’s story became a goodbye letter to all of us. What a harrowing story of addiction and stardom, intertwined! This is not your typical Hollywood memoir. I highly recommend it. (It’s not for the faint of heart, though…)
Matthew Perry’s book … and the big terrible thing
4
By cynthia Parker
To read this book after Matthew Perry’s passing is to understand that he finally lost the battle that he wages in the book.
Although a huge talent and a genuinely affable guy, his story as an addict ensures any readers knowledge
that an addict is the most selfish person in the world. In later chapters he laments not committing to a relationship, or having children. I say thank god he did not engage as anyone who touched or
loved him came away fully scathed.
I read it in a day.
5
By DiggyBasil
Well-written. Engaging. Heart-felt. Heart-breaking.
Tough Story
5
By MrNMLowe
I really enjoyed reading this book and the insight into what real people struggle with. I think it took a lot of courage to say what he went through that most people don’t understand and see.
10/10 would read again
5
By jjthomastwo
One of the best and most touching books I’ve read. Matthew Perry is real and his story is inspiring to read. Thank you for sharing Matty!
Definitely a big terrible thing
5
By michiV95
This man has been through so much! From the start of the book I was hooked. It’s definitely a good read. So sad he passed away.