Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir

Reviews

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   Chrissi G – BookDragon78 – July 22, 2024

   “… as I drove, I realized that I was leaning toward the windshield… I wanted to be tgere.”
   There are some books you want to look through the reviews before you decide if you want to pick it up or not, then there are others you just want to read for yourself. Matthew’s book was one that I wanted to read for myself. Though in looking through the reviews now that I have finished it, I realize either someone loves it or does not, there is no in-between it seems.Before I write any more of my review – I want to point out that I am 99.9% certain I read a Kindle version that was edited to remove whatever there was about Keanu. So if someone is reading my review wondering why I don’t mention it, I cannot comment on what I did not read. — One more observation, from the reviews I did look through, it seems that most people who *listened* to the book disliked it more than those who *read* it. Seems listening to it make it more difficult to follow the already jumping timeline. Again, just my observation.From the beginning Matthew tells us how this story is going to be written/told. How? you ask? “Groundhog Day” is his favorite movie, do I really need to say anything more? If you do not understand this reference, please take the time (1 hour and 40 minutes) to watch the 1993 classic movie with Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. Then perhaps more things will make sense for you.Thankfully I have never been an alcoholic or an addict, however, I have known several in my life. For them every day is groundhog day. Every morning the question of, “How will I get through today without a drink/pill/smoke/etc.” makes every 24 hours the same. Matthew shows that in spades with his repetition throughout his story. Many of the reviews I saw complained about the repetition; if they don’t understand it, perhaps they should count themselves lucky not to. To have never known someone who lives every day like this; or to not be that person themselves.Matthew’s story didn’t end all sunshine-and-rainbows with a happily every after. Not everyone’s does. I appreciated the fact that he kept it real. That he kept it honest. That he shows his faults to us just as much as he shows us the goodness. Life isn’t always polished and pretty no matter who you are or how much money you have. Matthew proves that. No matter how bad things seemed to be for him, Matthew always looked to his future, he always wanted to be there. Perhaps not always for the right reasons, but reasons that kept him moving forward nonetheless. There is something to be admired about that.Interestingly, one of my favorite lines reads, “God looked down on me, just waiting it out. He’s got all the time in the world. F*

2. 

   April – July 22, 2024

   Absolutely amazing
   Very eye opening. Easy but gripping read. Gives understanding to the behind the scenes of this FRIENDS actor. Must read.

3. 

   tammy alakson – July 22, 2024

   Amazing read
   Mathew Pretty a brilliant actor and writer he opens up with such raw honesty his struggles his over coming his struggles over and over but behind it all he has such a loving heart and gratitude for all the people in his life that were there for him great readi highly recommend reading this amazing honest book

4. 

   Gary Delbianco – July 22, 2024

   We’ll written. It’s an easy read but sad knowing that ultimately he lost his battle with addiction. It’s good if you want insight into addiction or you’re a fan of the Friends TV show.

5. 

   Brenda Sakura – July 22, 2024

   Realmente uno no sabe lo que los demás están pasando. Puedes ver que son muy divertidos pero cada uno tiene sus propios demonios internos. En este libro te ayuda a ver qué no estás solo en tu lucha

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   Laurentiu Stegarescu – July 22, 2024

   Une autobiographie inoubliable. Je conseil fortement le livre