Brat An ’80s Story
Brat An ’80s Story by Andrew McCarthy, published by Grand Central Publishing on May 10, 2022, is a memoir that delves into the author’s experiences as a member of the Hollywood Brat Pack. This edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English. McCarthy reflects on his iconic roles in films such as Pretty in Pink and St. Elmo’s Fire, offering insights into a transformative era of pop culture and personal growth.
In Brat, readers will find a candid exploration of coming of age amidst the complexities of ambition, innocence, and addiction in 1980s New York City. The narrative vividly captures moments from the author’s youth, including his adventures in Washington Square Park and the revival houses of the Village, where his passion for film blossomed. This memoir presents a unique perspective on the intersection of personal and professional life, revealing the challenges and triumphs faced by an outsider navigating the Hollywood landscape.
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From an actor and director who got his start as a member of the Hollywood Brat Back, an emotionally poignant memoir, perfect for fans of Patti Smith’s Just Kids and Rob Lowe’s Stories I Only Tell My Friends. The inspiration for the Hulu documentary.
Everyone knows Andrew McCarthy from his iconic movie roles in Pretty in Pink, St. Elmo’s Fire, Weekend at Bernie’s, and Less than Zero. Part of the legendary Brat Pack (including Rob Lowe, Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, and Demi Moore), his filmography has come to represent both a genre of film and an era of pop culture.
In Brat, McCarthy focuses on that singular moment in time. The result is a revealing look at coming of age in a maelstrom, reckoning with conflicted ambition, innocence, addiction, and masculinity. 1980s New York City is brought to vivid life in these pages, from scoring loose joints in Washington Square Park to skipping school in favor of the dark revival houses of the Village–where he fell in love with the movies that would change his life.
Filled with personal revelations of innocence lost to heady days in Hollywood with John Hughes and an iconic cast of characters, Brat is a surprising and intimate story of an outsider caught up in a most unwitting success.
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