Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing — Matthew Perry

The man behind Chandler Bing finally tells the story—without the laugh track. In this candid, darkly funny memoir, Matthew Perry traces his rise to one of TV’s most beloved ensembles and his long, complicated battle with addiction. It’s a book about fame, friendship, sobriety, relapse, and the hard-won hope of trying again.

Why you’ll love it

• Unflinchingly honest: Perry speaks directly about addiction and recovery with sharp wit and zero varnish.

• Behind-the-scenes moments: tender, messy, and memorable snapshots from life on and off Friends.

• A human story first: fame is the backdrop; the heart is resilience, accountability, and compassion.

Details

• Author: Matthew Perry

• Genre: Memoir / Celebrity, Addiction & Recovery

• Language: English

• Format: Paperback

• Condition: New

• Audience: Adult

• Pages/edition: Varies by printing—see edition details on this page.

Content note

Includes frank discussion of substance use, health crises, and recovery.

Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing — Matthew Perry. A candid, darkly funny memoir about fame, addiction, and hard-won hope. English, paperback, new.