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Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing

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What’s it about?

Matthew Perry reveals his harrowing battle with addiction behind the Chandler Bing smile, a raw memoir of fame, loneliness, and survival.

You’ll learn

  • Addiction is a lifelong struggle, not a choice
  • Fame can amplify inner emptiness
  • Humor as a shield against pain
  • True recovery comes from helping others