Coreyography: A Memoir

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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.

Ratings and reviews

4.6
339 reviews
John Marks
May 11, 2023
Thank you Corey for all of the amazing movies while growing up. I will always have fond memories of you and your awesome talent. And thank u for this book, I read it today within hours, I just could not put it down! You are helping so many people by sharing your story, thank you for that as well. You are one of the BEST EVER. You are SO strong. God bless you Corey.
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Rebecca Leal
October 26, 2018
I just finished reading the book and I couldn't put it down. When I was able to pick up where I left off It had me again. Thanks for sharing your story and has made me a bigger fan than I already was. You are an inspiration and good on you for breaking the cycle and being a great father to your son. Many more blessings to you and your family.
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Elaine H
November 30, 2016
Loved it! I grew up watching him n haim i was a big fan of them its was heartbreaking to hear what they went through as kids.. i remember watching there movies as a kid n i always thought they were happy kids with everything but after reading what they went through just breaks my heart.. :(
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About the author

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

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