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Přátelé, lásky a ten ohromný průšvih by Matthew Perry

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4.5
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absolutely devastating. a memoir that covers a lifetime plagued by "the big, terrible thing", addiction.
even more devastating to read after his death. somehow, perry still manages to be quite funny, his voice coming through in even the worst, heaviest parts.
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unrated ⭐️

RIP Matthew 💔
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cee_me_reading's review against another edition

4.5
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I find it hard to rate memoirs because it feels like rating someone’s life. And Matthew Perry has already been judged enough during his time on this earth. His story is sad, even in his attempts to be hopeful. My heart broke while reading this. The most important takeaway, though, was understanding just how debilitating the disease of addiction is for not only those suffering, but those around them. 
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4.0
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😭😭😭😭

I bought the audiobook soon after it was released, and as always, I procrastinated reading it. Not on purpose. Other things and books just always got in the way. Then after Matthew passed away, I couldn't listen for a while. Finally, two years after release and one year after his passing, I listened.

I don't have anything profound to add to the thousands of reviews already out there. Matthew had a difficult life, struggling with abandonment issues, severe loneliness, and of course, addiction.

Matthew was best known for his role as Chandler Bing on FRIENDS. Chandler was always my favorite character, making me cackle with laughter and swell with pride in his growth. We know that he added much of himself to the character, and his memoir dives deep into the role that changed his life, and our lives.

But, he was much more than Chandler, and he wanted to be known for that, too. While he struggled, he also hoped and dreamed. He helped others recover. He turned his home in Malibu into Perry's House, a sober living home for men transitioning back into the real world after rehab.

His memoir is heartbreaking. And the very end absolutely gutted me. I could feel the emotions listening to his voice. He had so much hope for the future. He had more to do, and more people to help. I don't believe it was his time.

Rest in Peace, Matthew. 🩵🕊 
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5.0
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cheers_amanda's review against another edition

3.75
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I knew this would be a tough one to read and now knowing in depth how he struggled and how I have grown up watching Friends on repeat and never noticed the change in him until I’d gotten a bit older. 

I read along as I listened to the audio version spoken by Matthew and I’d recommend doing so for those wanting to read this. 

This was so raw and heartbreaking. He fought so hard for life time and time again. I teared up a couple times towards the end of the book as it felt as though it was like a final farewell from Matthew but page 229 hit me the most. His words were so poignant and just showed how much he so badly wanted to be enough, wanted to experience life and love. 

I can’t bring myself to rate this as I feel like it doesn’t suit a star rating but I do recommend it. The timings do jump slightly here and there but I didn’t find that a major issue in following along. 

I’m glad we have this book and I’m so glad we had him. 
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4.5
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4.5
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nicnocs511's review against another edition

4.0
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