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Books like Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing
A darkly funny, brutally honest conversation with a beloved star fighting for his life behind the scenes of his greatest success. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.
- bittersweet
- intimate
- harrowing
- reflective
- 01
I'm Glad My Mom Died
Jennette McCurdy
A darkly hilarious and devastatingly raw reckoning with a toxic upbringing that finds hard-won freedom in the aftermath of grief.
- 02
Unsweetined
Jodie Sweetin · 2009
A brutally honest, nostalgia-shattering memoir that strips away the sitcom gloss to reveal the gritty reality of addiction and recovery.
- 03
Not My Father's Son
Alan Cumming
A raw, suspenseful, and wickedly funny memoir that balances the heavy trauma of an abusive past with sharp wit and profound insight.
- 04
Beyond the Wand
Tom Felton
A warm, nostalgic backstage pass that slowly peels back the curtain to reveal the vulnerable reality of growing up famous.
- 05
High on arrival
Mackenzie Phillips
A brutally honest, harrowing descent into Hollywood's darkest corners and a desperate, ultimately triumphant claw back to the light.
- 06
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
Lori Gottlieb
A warm, witty, and profoundly human look in the mirror that makes you feel a little less alone in your messiness.
- 07
Wishful Drinking
Carrie Fisher · 2008
A razor-sharp, laugh-out-loud survival guide to Hollywood royalty, addiction, and the absurdity of being a human action figure.
- 08
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris
An over-the-top, interactive romp through the life of a beloved actor, where you get to call the shots.
- 09
A million little pieces
James Frey
A visceral, breathless descent into the hell of addiction and the agonizing, bloody crawl back to life.
- 10
Stories I only Tell My Friends
Rob Lowe
A surprisingly soulful, sun-drenched ride through 1980s Hollywood that feels like listening to a charming friend confess their wildest secrets.
- 11
Beautiful Boy
David Sheff · 2008
An unflinching, heart-wrenching descent into the chaos of a loved one's addiction and the agonizing limits of parental rescue.
- 12
Furiously Happy
Jenny Lawson
A wildly tangential, laugh-out-loud manifesto on fighting crippling depression with weaponized absurdity.
