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    Coreyography: A Memoir
    Coreyography: A Memoir
    Coreyography: A Memoir
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    Coreyography: A Memoir

    By Corey Feldman

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    "Spares no details." —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

    "    An incredible read." —Richard Donner, Director

    "People always ask me about life after childhood stardom. What would I say to parents of children in the industry? My only advice, honestly, is to get these kids out of Hollywood and let them lead normal lives." —Corey Feldman


    The New York Times Bestseller
    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, is a 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 of survival and redemption.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Publishers
    Release dateOct 29, 2013
    ISBN9781250038784
    Coreyography: A Memoir
    Author

    Corey Feldman

    COREY FELDMAN is a film and television actor, singer, producer, and father. He lives in Los Angeles, California, with his son, Zen.

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    • 4/5
      I feel like I grew up with the Coreys so I was looking forward to this. They were mainstays during my younger years. We often think we know what someone who is in the tabloids has been through because their life has been posted for all to see. Obviously, that was not the case for these two. The stories of drug use and abuse were hard to read. Some may find them even harder to believe that this was going on right under the noses of the most well known in Hollywood with no consequences. His tone through the biography was just as I imagine he would talk to you in person. He tells his story in his own words. There are some lighter moments that I enjoyed but the dark stuff is lurking in the background.
    • 4/5
      A searingly honest autobiography charting the highs and lows in the life of an iconic star of many of the classic children's and coming of age films of the eighties.
    • 5/5
      I must say, this book is way better than I ever expected it to be. Judging from his recent behavior with his music and his "angels", I was expecting a mess but my God, the dude can write. I finished this in just 2 days because it was so hard to put it down. It's been a while since I've been sucked into a book like this. I think it's because I'm impressed by how incredibly brave and honest he is about himself and the Hollywood industry. It's a definite must read. Especially with what's being revealed everyday about sexual assaults in the film industry. But I must warn you, given its nature, it's a heartbreaking read from bringing to end.
    • 4/5
      Interesting the lives of celebrities. Reading this makes me know that all humans have their successes and failures. If I wrote my story, there would be bad decisions all over the place too. Seems like the famous are often exploited for the $.
    • 3/5
      It was an okay read. Heartfelt but could tell he was holding back..
    • 5/5
      Corey is a good person who is often misunderstood. It took a lot of courage for him to reveal the truth about himself and the things that happened to him. I applaud him for doing so.
    • 5/5
      Truly a good read
      I didn’t know how dark Hollywood is
    • 5/5
      I love Corey Feldman! An amazing book! Made me laugh and cry!! God bless him!
    • 5/5
      It such an eye opening experience to read about a childhood actor you grew up watching. Great read!
    • 5/5
      Great read, Corey is a real survivor. One of my faves.
    • 5/5
      Awesome! Love CF! Best wishes for 2020 Corey! Great read.
    • 5/5
      This is truly a masterpiece. Beautiful written. He put his heart out. It’s all put together in the most precious and heart breaking way.
      Happy that I read this.

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    • 5/5
      Muy bueno. Admiro mucho a Corey Feldman por compartir su historia y por intentar ayudar a través de su experiencia.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Interested read!!! Growing up in the 80’s favorite movies!!

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    • 5/5
      Great personal story, very sad but fascinating! I would recommend.

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    • 4/5
      Really good memoir. Makes me very glad I never had an interest in putting my kids into show business.
    • 4/5
      (Actually 3.5 stars rounded up)

      Like a great many others, I grew up watching Corey Feldman movies. He starred in three of my favorite films of all time: Goonies, Stand By Me, and Lost Boys. I've been quoted saying that, had Feldman played a role in Howard the Duck, cinematic perfection would have been accomplished. Howard the Duck is, after all, the greatest movie to ever grace celluloid. Add Corey Feldman to the mix and peoples' heads would explode as if they'd been set upon but a group of hyperactive Scanners. Unmitigated epicosity for all. Alas, this did not happen. That doesn't change the fact that I worshiped Feldman, and wanted to be just like that little gruffy-voiced badass. Then I read this book. I no longer wish to have been Corey Feldman. And I'm sure Corey Feldman wishes he hadn't been himself.

      The introduction to Coreyography took me aback. I expected a Hollywood tell-all from the guy that played Teddy Duchamp, Edgar Frog, and Mouth, not a minute by minute breakdown of Corey Haim's death. Coreyography also delves deeply, and I mean Hell-deep, into the prevalence of pedophilia in Tinsel Town. Reading this book, one might think Hollywood, CA was Vatican City, what with all the grown men diddling preteen boys and whatnot.

      So there I was, stumbling into a mess of a tale involving the Two Coreys, child molestation, and drug use on par with Keith Richards and Lindsay Lohan, wondering whether or not I wanted to continue on with what seemed to be one fuck of a dire read. I'd wanted to experience this book for nostalgia's sake. In the end, I continued on. Why? Because Feldman brings up his relationship with Michael Jackson. Once again, didn't see that coming. I'm not going to spoil anything for you, but their interactions alone make this book worth the reading.

      The writing is excellent. Did Feldman have a someone write this book for him? Probably. I can't say definitely one way or the other, but if Corey Feldman can write this well he shouldn't be doing anything else. There were several scenes that drew my dangling bits up into my stomach; vivid descriptions of Feldman being raped, repeatedly, were perhaps written too well. I didn't need all that input. On top of everything else, I listened to the audiobook, which Feldman narrates himself, and, during these vile recollections, Feldman seems almost... wistful. You can sense the anger, sure, but there's something else there. Something too disturbing to touch upon. Or maybe it's just that he sounds like Carol Channing...

      I settled on 3.5 stars because, though I enjoyed this biography as much as one can enjoy a graphic retelling of such abuses, the writing was a touch... elegant at times. It's almost as if Feldman thought he was penning the final book in the Gone with the Wind Trilogy. He becomes verbose and maudlin and flowery and just plain thick. Then you have moments when phrases like "almost always" occur. Or when Feldman describes a girl as both "gloomy and sullen," as if those two words don't mean the exact same thing. In other words, the author's prose is inconsistent.

      One final thing and I will leave you be. I read several reviews that balk at how many names Feldman drops in his life's tale. What the hell did they expect? Corey Feldman is/was a movie star. He wasn't going to be hanging out with Timmy from the block or Hector from down the street. Of course he palled around with Drew Barrymore and Ricky Schroder and River Phoenix and Steven Spielberg. In fact, that's one of the more interesting parts about this book - the numerous interactions with big name stars who treat this poor kid with love and kindness while his home life is crumbling. And the part about Joel Schumacher cussing out a drug-addled Corey Feldman had me in stitches. Not because it's funny, per se, but because that's exactly how I would have reacted. With those very same expletives.

      All in all, this is tough read. But certainly don't read it if you want a flashback to childhood. Read it for a little-seen glimpse of the dark fissures running through Hollywood's pretty veneer.

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    • 2/5
      This was an enjoyable, if light, read. If you grew up somewhere around the 70s-90s, then you know who Corey Feldman is. You probably liked one of his movies (Lost Boys), at least. You know about The Two Coreys, bad boy antics, etc.

      It's all dealt with, including other elements that you might not have expected, like child molestation in Hollywood, bullying, drug abuse, and more. Basically, you get a bit of everything that you want in a Hollywood autobiography.

      My major complaint is that this is more image, then exploration. He is situating himself (he seems to always want to be seen as a player in Hollywood) and only touching on some things and hinting at others. I suspect that his involvement in some "seedy" situations may have been greater, then he lets on. He comes out of the whole thing looking more victim, then participant. Things just sort of... happened around him.

      All-in-all, a resource for some elements of The Two Coreys not covered in the reality series and also behind-the-scenes tidbits from various movies. Something for the beach or poolside.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 3/5
      "Coreyography" by Corey Feldman was just heartbreaking. What he and Corey Haim went through in Hollywood...so sad. The drugs, the pedophiles. He has nice things to say about Michael Jackson, which makes me happy. I just feel so bad for him and Corey. It was heartbreaking in one other way, too: St. Martin's Press obviously decided not to waste money on a proofreader. The whole book was littered with spelling and grammar errors, the most egregious was misspelling Stephen King's name on p. 215. Good grief. I tried not to let that detract from his heart felt storytelling but man, it was tough.

      2 people found this helpful

    • 4/5
      This was a good book but it took me a long time finish it.
    • 4/5
      I grew up watching Feldman and all the child stars of this era, so enjoyed his memoir.

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