A review by lisacerezo
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry

5.0

This is a challenging book for anyone who loved Matthew Perry’s comedy work. It’s like finding out a friend was struggling for years and you never knew. It’s an unusual blend of funny and self-deprecating, and also a blisteringly honest look at what addiction does to people. I can’t help feeling like the system failed Matthew, but it is inspiring to read and understand everything he went through and why. His curiosity and gratitude by the end is a beautiful, shining takeaway.