{"product_id":"friends-lovers-and-the-big-terrible-thing","title":"Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"230\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eFriends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a candid and deeply personal memoir in which \u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eMatthew Perry\u003c\/strong\u003e chronicles his rise to fame, his struggles with addiction, and his long journey toward recovery. Best known for playing Chandler Bing on the television series \u003cem data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eFriends\u003c\/em\u003e, Perry reflects on how sudden success and wealth failed to protect him from deep emotional pain and substance abuse. The book traces his childhood, complicated family relationships, early acting career, and the pressures of becoming one of the most recognizable faces in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eWith honesty, dark humor, and vulnerability, Perry recounts multiple relapses, near-death experiences, and stints in rehabilitation, while also exploring his longing for love, stability, and self-worth. Despite the heaviness of the subject, the memoir carries a hopeful message about resilience, accountability, and the possibility of change. Ultimately, the book serves as both a self-examination and a message of encouragement to others struggling with addiction, emphasizing the importance of honesty, connection, and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eAbout the Author — \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eMatthew Perry\u003c\/strong\u003e (1969–2023) was a Canadian-American actor, producer, and writer, internationally beloved for his role as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eChandler Bing\u003c\/strong\u003e on the iconic sitcom \u003cem data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eFriends\u003c\/em\u003e. Beyond television, he appeared in films such as \u003cem data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eThe Whole Nine Yards\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e17 Again\u003c\/em\u003e, and worked extensively in theater and television production. Perry was also a passionate advocate for addiction recovery, using his platform to raise awareness and help others facing similar struggles. His memoir stands as a powerful testament to his wit, self-awareness, and commitment to turning personal hardship into hope for others.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":46030389215489,"sku":"337G70XKX-Used","price":250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/1_1701a649-c769-4670-87eb-e59444e6edfa.jpg?v=1739259744","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/friends-lovers-and-the-big-terrible-thing","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}