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dewalt335 's review for:
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing
by Matthew Perry
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
“Who am I going to be? Whoever it is I will take it on as a man who has finally acquired the taste for life. I fought that taste, man, I fought it hard. But in the end admitting defeat was winning. Addiction, the big terrible thing, is far too powerful for anyone to defeat alone. But together, one day at a time, we can beat it down. The one thing I got right was that I never gave up, I never raised my hands and said, "That's enough, I can't take it anymore, you win." And because of that, I stand tall now, ready for whatever comes next. Someday you, too, might be called upon to do something important, so be ready for it. And when whatever happens, just think, What would Batman do? and do that. ”
This is how Matthew Perry chose to end his memoir.
Not even a year later we lost him. I’m just at a loss for words after finishing this memoir; Matthew Perry was indeed a skilled writer. I laughed at parts, felt his pain at parts, & felt his desire/desperation at parts. I wish he got to receive everything he longed for. I wish his story ended differently (not the book, but his life). This man truly went through hell and worked so hard for everything he did. Including beating himself up for all the pain and suffering he inflicted on himself. Thank you for sharing this book, your life, and your laugh with us Matthew Perry; we will remember you this way.
This is how Matthew Perry chose to end his memoir.
Not even a year later we lost him. I’m just at a loss for words after finishing this memoir; Matthew Perry was indeed a skilled writer. I laughed at parts, felt his pain at parts, & felt his desire/desperation at parts. I wish he got to receive everything he longed for. I wish his story ended differently (not the book, but his life). This man truly went through hell and worked so hard for everything he did. Including beating himself up for all the pain and suffering he inflicted on himself. Thank you for sharing this book, your life, and your laugh with us Matthew Perry; we will remember you this way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Chronic illness, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Excrement