Brat: An '80s Story
Andrew McCarthy
This
memoir details the life and road to fame of actor Andrew McCarthy,
best known for work in films such as St. Elmo's Fire and Pretty in
Pink. It's a candid look at his struggles both as a student and
actor. He details how he came to terms with life in the limelight,
which he seemed unprepared for by the accounts in the book. He
struggled with alcoholism and a tendency towards isolation which
didn't help in an industry that thrives on self-promotion. I enjoyed
learning about his later work, of which I was mostly unaware.
All
in all, this was a fascinating look back at a time in Hollywood that
focused on coming of age films. I couldn't help but wonder what some
of the other actors of this period would make of McCarthy's memories
and interesting account of his experience.
Thanks to Grand Central Publishing for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
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