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Přátelé, lásky a ten ohromný průšvih by Matthew Perry
191 reviews
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse
Moderate: Confinement, Drug use, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Medical content, Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content, Car accident, Abandonment, Pandemic/Epidemic
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Vomit, Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Medical content, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Car accident
Moderate: Addiction, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Medical content, Medical trauma, Alcohol
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
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Alcoholism
Drug use
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Abandonment
Reading this after Matthew Perry has passed is very eerie.
I’m not a Friends Fangirl. But I did enjoy this memoir.
I found myself having second hand embarrassment so often. His self depreciation sense of humor is funny, ironic and sad. He’s so self aware of his issues thanks to all of his stints in rehab and therapy. It makes for a very blatantly honest memoir.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts
From the outset, Perry's childhood is marked by instability. His parents' divorce when he was just a year old set the stage for feelings of abandonment and alienation. Moving to Canada with his mother, who eventually remarried, Perry felt like an outsider within his new family. This sense of not belonging triggered delinquent behaviors, including stealing, fighting, and experimenting with alcohol and cigarettes during his early teens.
Perry’s relocation to Los Angeles to live with his father and stepmother only exacerbated his drinking problem. His addiction grew steadily, casting a long shadow over his personal and professional life. Although he doesn’t explicitly detail every relationship or friendship lost to his addiction, the memoir strongly implies that his substance abuse led to significant personal losses.
What makes this memoir particularly compelling is Perry’s candidness about his career beyond his iconic role as Chandler Bing on "Friends." Many readers may be surprised to learn about his accomplishments as a screenwriter, playwright, and versatile actor in both comedic and serious roles. Perry’s narrative underscores that he is much more than the character that brought him fame; he is a multifaceted artist whose talents extend far beyond sitcoms.
Perry’s memoir is heavily focused on his battles with drugs and alcohol, detailing his personal endurance and the relentless grip of addiction. The raw honesty with which he describes his highs and lows, his relapses and recoveries, is both heartbreaking and inspiring. He doesn’t shy away from the darkest moments, offering a sobering perspective on the realities of addiction.
Ultimately, this deeply personal memoir stands out for its unflinching honesty and vulnerability. Perry's willingness to share his story in such a transparent manner provides valuable insights into the complexities of addiction and the resilience required to face it. His journey is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity for endurance and the continuous struggle for redemption.
For anyone seeking to understand the life of an addict or the man behind one of television's most beloved characters, Matthew Perry’s memoir is an essential read.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Alcohol
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Medical content