Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry is a deeply honest memoir that reveals his struggles with fame, addiction, and personal identity. In the book, Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in Friends, opens up about his lifelong battle with alcohol and drug addiction, describing how it affected his health, relationships, and career. Through moments of humor and heartbreak, he exposes the painful reality behind his public success and shares how he faced near-death experiences in his fight for recovery.

With vulnerability and self-awareness, Matthew Perry offers readers a rare look into the darker side of Hollywood and the price of stardom. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is not only a story of struggle but also one of survival, redemption, and hope. By sharing his journey, Matthew Perry encourages others to confront their own pain, seek help, and believe that healing is always possible, no matter how deep the wounds¹.