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Přátelé, lásky a ten ohromný průšvih by Matthew Perry

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5.0
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  • difficult read but a real page turner, really enjoyed this 
  • Was very sad reading this knowing Matthew Perry has passed away 
  • I would recommend 

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4.5
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4.0
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Matthew Perry lived an extraordinary life. It was so hard to listen him tell his story, knowing he would ultimately lose his life to this nasty, unrelenting and patient disease. Addiction is a horrific beast. I can't say much more without accidentally hinting at spoilers.

As a person in the recovery community, this story was heartbreaking, emotional, uplifting, and relatable. Give it a chance and know that in his darkest days, Perry still held onto hope and I truly wish that that is what folks away from the book.

There is hope. One day at a time...
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4.0
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3.5
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3.25
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4.0
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This story was heartbreaking. Matthew Perry’s struggle with addiction and alcoholism throughout his entire life is so incredibly challenging and dark. I commend him for sharing his struggles so publicly. I cannot imagine how hard it is to be someone in the public eye, trying to heal and recover from an endlessly daunting disease like he was. 

Throughout his memoir we get bits a pieces of his experience as an actor and writer, with some classic Perry humor, and of course, some insight to our favorite show, Friends. But more importantly we hear about his endless struggle with mental health, addiction, and the fear of abandonment. 

I feel inspired and heartbroken for people that struggle as Matthew Perry did. I was actually brought to tears several times throughout this book. After his passing, it is hard to read this, but important insight if you have anyone in your life that also struggles with addiction.

Only giving it 4/5 stars, because it was very non-linear. The timeline was back and forth throughout the entire book, making it a little hard to follow chronologically. However, I don’t think it bothered me that much, because I was so engrossed with his story and experiences. 

Ending the book, he finds his voice, his truth, and his courage. He never gave up, emboldened to share his story. And that is something. 

I hope he found peace and joy in his life, allowing himself to love and be loved, free from fear.

Rest in peace, Matthew Perry 🫶🏼🕊️
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4.0
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5.0
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5.0
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