Large Print Book
Friends, lovers, and the big terrible thing : a memoir / Matthew Perry.
"The beloved star of Friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this candid, funny, and revelatory memoir that delivers a powerful message of hope and persistence In an extraordinary story that only he could tell, Matthew Perry takes readers onto the soundstage of the most successful sitcom of all time while opening up about his private struggles with addiction. Candid, self-aware, and told with his trademark humor, Perry vividly details his lifelong battle with the disease and what fueled it despite seemingly having it all. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is an unforgettable memoir that shares the most intimate details of the love Perry lost, his darkest days, and his greatest friends. Unflinchingly honest, moving, and hilarious: this is the book fans have been waiting for"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9798885783866
- Physical Description: 425 pages (large print), 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition: Large print edition.
- Publisher: Waterville, ME : Thorndike press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, ©2022.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Thorndike Press large print basic." |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The view -- Interlude : New York -- Another generation shot to hell -- Interlude : Matman -- Baggage -- Interlude : Dead -- Like I've been there before -- Interlude : Zoom -- No fourth wall -- Interlude : Holes -- Bruce Willis -- Interlude : All heaven breaking loose -- The benefit of Friends -- Interlude : Pockets -- Odyssey -- Interlude : Trauma camp -- Three's not company, three ruins everything -- Interlude : Violence in Hollywood -- The big terrible thing -- Interlude : The smoking section -- Batman. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Perry, Matthew, 1969- Friends (Television program) Actors > United States > Biography. Addicts > United States > Biography. Substance abuse > United States. |
| Genre: | Autobiographies. Large type books. |
Available copies
- 15 of 17 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
Holds
- 3 current holds with 17 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albright Memorial Library | LARGE TYPE 92 PERRY (Text) | 50686016261518 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Altoona Area Public Library | LP 791.4502 PER (Text) | 332401000000814 | Adult Large Print Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Ellwood City Area Public Library | LT 92 Perry (Text)
Memorial:
David Rockyvich given by Whitey & Mary Campbell, Bill & Heather Baker & Family, & Jason Campbell.
|
32102000898946 | ECAM Fiction Large-Print | Available | - |
| Everett Free Library | LP B PERRY (Text) | 15537000141076 | Adult Large Print | Available | - |
| Green Free Library (Wellsboro) | LP 921 PER (Text) | 91083480 | GFWM Main Room | Available | - |
| Guthrie Memorial Library: Hanover's Public Library | Adults PERRY Large Print (Text) | 34007002501679 | Hormel Reading Room | Available | - |
| Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library | LP 92 PERRY (Text) | 39636100447446 | Large Print Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Meyersdale Public Library | LP BIOGRAPHY 92 PERRY (Text) | 30512005414584 | MEYM Large Print | Available | - |
| Paul Smith Library of Southern York County | Adults Perry Large Print (Text) | 34318001243886 | Adult Area New | Checked Out | 04/29/2024 |
| Williamsburg Public Library | LGPR BIO PER (Text) | 110WIL0068686L | Adult Biography | Available | - |
Summary:
"The beloved star of Friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this candid, funny, and revelatory memoir that delivers a powerful message of hope and persistence In an extraordinary story that only he could tell, Matthew Perry takes readers onto the soundstage of the most successful sitcom of all time while opening up about his private struggles with addiction. Candid, self-aware, and told with his trademark humor, Perry vividly details his lifelong battle with the disease and what fueled it despite seemingly having it all. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is an unforgettable memoir that shares the most intimate details of the love Perry lost, his darkest days, and his greatest friends. Unflinchingly honest, moving, and hilarious: this is the book fans have been waiting for"--
