Coreyography: A Memoir

Spares no details. Starred Publishers Weekly ReviewAn incredible read. Richard Donner, DirectorPeople 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 FeldmanA deeply personal and revealing Hollywoodsurvival story.Lovable child star by age ten, international teen idol by fifteen, and to this day a perennial popculture staple, Corey Feldman has not only spent the entirety of his life in the spotlight, hes become just as famous for his offscreen exploits as for his roles in such classic films as Gremlins, The Goonies, and Stand by Me. Hes 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 1900 number, and Coreymania in the process. What child of the eighties didnt 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 highprofile arrests for drug possession, a ninemonth 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 generationhes still acting, is a touring musician, and is a proud father to his son, Zenmany of those closest to him havent 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, hes 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 Hollywoods biggest secret.Coreyography is his surprising account of survival and redemption.