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Books like High on arrival
A brutally honest, harrowing descent into Hollywood's darkest corners and a desperate, ultimately triumphant claw back to the light. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with High on arrival.
- chaotic
- claustrophobic
- harrowing
- dark
- 01
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.
- 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
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing
Matthew Perry
A darkly funny, brutally honest conversation with a beloved star fighting for his life behind the scenes of his greatest success.
- 04
Little girl lost
Drew Barrymore
A harrowing, breathless plunge into the dark side of child stardom and the desperate fight to reclaim a stolen youth.
- 05
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.
- 06
Troublemaker
Leah Remini
A blunt, unapologetic memoir that pulls back the curtain on a secretive world and chronicles a fierce fight for personal freedom.
- 07
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.
- 08
Sorry not sorry
Naya Rivera
A candid, cocktail-hour confession session with a fiercely talented friend who isn't afraid to spill the tea on her own messy mistakes.
- 09
The Woman in Me
Britney Spears
A raw, conversational reckoning with fame and family that feels like a long-overdue exhalation.
- 10
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.
- 11
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.
- 12
Kenzie's Rules for Life
Mackenzie Ziegler
A bright, encouraging guide to finding joy and embracing your authentic self.
