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Coreyography

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Editors Select, October 2013 - I admit: I swooned over Corey Feldman as a kid in the '80s and '90s. The bad-boy attitude, raspy voice, the hair - paired with his undeniable charm - skyrocketed him up the Hollywood ladder and into international heart-throb territory by age 15. In this incredibly personal memoir, Corey tears down that veneer and shares what life was really like for him all those years, from his start in the business at age 3 up through the loss of his best friend, the \"other\" Corey, Corey Haim, as an adult. As I listened to Corey tell his story, I was shocked, disturbed and sickened at the abuse he suffered - emotional, physical and sexual, which led to his drug addiction and several suicide attempts - so much so, that at times, I found myself pausing to calm down and reach for more tissues. The writing is lucid and well-paced - and Corey's raw and emotional telling makes for an unbelievably intimate listen. Highly recommended. —Jessica, Audible Editor

Summary

A deeply personal and revealing Hollywood-survival story.

Lovable child star by age ten, international teen idol by fifteen, and to this day a perennial pop-culture staple, Corey Feldman has not only spent the entirety of his life in the spotlight, he's become just as famous for his off-screen exploits as for his roles in such classic films as Gremlins, The Goonies, and Stand by Me. He's been linked to a slew of Hollywood starlets (including Drew Barrymore, Vanessa Marcil, and adult entertainer Ginger Lynn), shared a highly publicized friendship with Michael Jackson, and with his frequent costar Corey Haim enjoyed immeasurable success as one half of the wildly popular duo "The Two Coreys,"spawning seven films, a 1-900 number, and "Coreymania" in the process. What child of the eighties didn't have a Corey Feldman poster hanging in her bedroom, or a pile of Tiger Beats stashed in his closet?

Now, in this brave and moving memoir, Corey is revealing the truth about what his life was like behind the scenes: His is a past that included physical, drug, and sexual abuse, a dysfunctional family from which he was emancipated at age fifteen, three high-profile arrests for drug possession, a nine-month stint in rehab, and a long, slow crawl back to the top of the box office.

While Corey has managed to overcome the traps that ensnared so many other entertainers of his generation—he's still acting, isa touring musician, and is a proud father to his son, Zen—many of those closest to him haven't been so lucky. In the span of one year, he mourned the passing of seven friends and family members, including Corey Haim and Michael Jackson. In the wake of those tragedies, he's spoken publicly about the dark side of fame, lobbied for legislation affording greater protections for children in the entertainment industry, and lifted the lid off of what he calls Hollywood's biggest secret.

Coreyography is his surprising account ofsurvival and redemption.

©2013 Corey Feldman (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

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Heartbreaking

Corey Feldman's story of his life growing up is just shocking and heartbreaking. I knew of his struggles with addiction, but understanding what he went through shines a light on how and why all that happened. It's promising to hear how he's come out the other side, strong and while, but so sad for many of his fallen friends along the way.

It's hard to say you enjoyed a book that shines a light on abuse and suffering endured and overcome, but it's enlightening and hopeful as well. If you grew up in the era of his films, and enjoy a good biography then this is worth a listen.

But just a warning, this is not for very sensitive souls. It is honest and graphic, and it will break your heart right from the introduction

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interesting and engaging *if* true

I'm increasingly sceptical that Corey is a trustworthy source. There are too many things that don't add up. I've since watched a few interviews with him and parts of the two Corey's - where there are contradictions and aspects of manipulation abound. I hope that I'm wrong. I hear his reasons for not naming names, but I don't think they're good enough to justify actually kids continuing to suffer.
I've listen to it all now, so won't return, but am reflecting my thoughts in the review instead. If you trust his story, it's a good read.

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Nostalgia, shock, and laughter.

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If you have any interest in film or the 80s "scene" this will blow you away. Apart from the frankly shocking upbringing this guy endured you will be listening intently throughout.

He describes in good detail the making of the best films he was in, this covers casting, payment, and lots more to do with the filmmaking process. I personally learned a lot about what really goes on behind the scenes. Kills the magic but so intresting.

Do not hesitate, this is a splendid addition to an audio library.

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Heartfelt and fascinating but stilted reading

Corey Feldman’s memoir provides heartfelt and fascinating insight into Hollywood life and its pitfalls for child actors. Alas, his reading of it is stilted and awkward, giving the impression that he isn’t familiar with the text he’s reading, which undermines his otherwise earnest credibility and makes for a difficult listening experience. Words are mispronounced and sentences given false endings and then continued; rhetorical devices and turns of phrase seem alien to him. It’s odd for such a consummate professional and experienced actor. Still, it’s good to hear his voice and his story is compelling. I hope he’s well and happy.

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A heartbreaking eye opener

I was surprised to find myself unable to switch this off.
The fact Corey reads it himself allows for more emotion, his plethora of voices enhance the experience too.
Mostly I found his story to be far more interesting & different than expected, assuming everything he says is true then hearing about his childhood, the way he expresses himself just seemed to grab at my emotions and make me want to somehow go back in time and help him. I really was addicted & quite sad when it eventually finished. If you grew up with the two Corey's then this is a must.

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Engaging Read, but very much told from one perspec

Firstly, respect this mans bravery for coming out and telling the story. Its engaging albeit sickening at times to hear what he went through.

Corey is a great story teller with some amazing anecdotes from a decade that so many will remember and he has a great way of capturing it and telling it.

At times, I did take it with a pinch of salt as Corey seems to see things from his own perspective, often painting himself out to be the good guy in anecdotes that could be quite questionable, but a very interesting listen and view to hollywoods horrible underbelly

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The Ego has landed

One thing I can say with certainty is that Corey Feldman thinks a lot of himself! If I’m honest, I like him a lot less after listening to his self indulgent and somewhat egotistical book. So he’s basically the one who told Michael Jackson how to perform Billy Jean when on stage. I feel he really threw his so called “best friend” Corey Haim under the bus and of course he’s no longer able to stand up for himself.
All in all I simply didn’t believe a lot of what he said happened in his life and I certainly don’t believe his motivations for doing the things he’s done in his past.

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Not what I thought It was going to be.

Corey Feldman is a survivor in more ways than one. To survive exploitation and violation from such a young age, and to come out the other side a warm caring man says a lot for his character. I truly enjoyed this book, for many different reasons, mainly for the film's he appeared in. The one thing I took from this book was never judge a person through the media's eyes. Brilliant.

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Absolutely incredible. gave me all the feels,

what a book it contained sad bits happy bits and extremely heartbreaking bits but Corey has done a fantastic job on this and I would recommend it to anyone. the fact that he reads it himself makes it that bit more real as you can hear the emotions in his voice. I often watch movies featuring Feldman and Haim as I am a big fan. i usually hate reading and this is the first book ive ever finished and that's because it's so incredible. I did get goosebumps and tears in my eyes at points as the truth behind Hollywood is revealed but the ending is beautiful thank you Corey xx

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A Worthwhile Listen

I find many autobiographies to be quite cagey and prone to presenting an idealised and fake version of the “author”.

This book was read by Corey himself. It was very easy to listen to, unlike some audiobooks where I find my mind wandering. Corey has a great voice and does his utmost to perform the reading and does a very entertaining take on the dialogue sections by giving each persona a unique voice.

It opens by painting a vulture-like picture of the media and gives a real sense of the fake-ness of Hollywood.

Subsequently delving into his personal life, Corey presents his domestic life with parents that are clearly unfortunate cogs in the wheel of the seemingly ugly money and drug fuelled machine that Hollywood seems to have embodied for many.

In a world where he seemed to be surrounded by money sucking vampires and paedophile adults, the eccentric Michael Jackson befriends Corey and is one of his most positive childhood experiences, which I found fascinating.

What started out as a promising career subsequently took a downward spiral and Corey lays it all out there in a way that most autobiographies don’t.

Many such autobios only deal with sensitive issues you’ve already heard about in the media but this goes a step further, I think; at least I had no idea about a lot of the happenings herein.

I’m at a point in my life where I often give up on books after 20 pages since one can easily return them nowadays, and there are so many good books out there that it’s foolish to waste time with books one doesn’t find to be food for the mind.

This book offers a unique sociological perspective on a world that most of us will never know and of which we have all had the impression was filled with glitz and glamour, alas the glitz and glamour only exists on the screen at the theatres and it seems, that behind them is as fine an example of Zola’s “La Bete Humain” as exists anywhere else.

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