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Memoirs and Misinformation

Written by: Jim Carrey, Dana Vachon
Narrated by: Jeff Daniels
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Publisher's Summary

New York Times best seller

"None of this is real and all of it is true." (Jim Carrey)

Meet Jim Carrey. Sure, he's an insanely successful and beloved movie star drowning in wealth and privilege — but he's also lonely. Maybe past his prime. Maybe even...getting fat? He's tried diets, gurus, and cuddling with his military-grade Israeli guard dogs, but nothing seems to lift the cloud of emptiness and ennui. Even the sage advice of his best friend, actor, and dinosaur skull collector Nicolas Cage isn't enough to pull Carrey out of his slump. 

But then Jim meets Georgie: ruthless ingénue, love of his life. And with the help of auteur screenwriter Charlie Kaufman, he has a role to play in a boundary-pushing new picture that may help him uncover a whole new side to himself — finally, his Oscar vehicle! Things are looking up! 

But the universe has other plans.

Memoirs and Misinformation is a fearless semi-autobiographical novel, a deconstruction of persona. In it, Jim Carrey and Dana Vachon have fashioned a story about acting, Hollywood, agents, celebrity, privilege, friendship, romance, addiction to relevance, fear of personal erasure, our "one big soul", Canada, and a cataclysmic ending of the world — apocalypses within and without.

©2020 Jim Carrey and Dana Vachon (P)2020 Random House Audio

What the critics say

“A mad fever dream... Carrey and his collaborator Vachon pull out all the stops as their protagonist Jim Carrey careens from midlife blues through love and career complications toward the apocalypse...gems of comic fantasy and the nuggets of memoir gold.” (Kirkus)

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A wild ride through the wilds of Jim Carrey’s mind

At first I didn’t know what to think and then the more I listened, the more I enjoyed listening to it, like great music.

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Almost brilliant

I absolutely loved the beginning off this novel. I laughed out loud many times, but also found it thought provoking. The last few chapters lost me. That section feels very different than the rest of the book, and felt very disconnected. The performance of Jeff Daniels was perfect! Definitely worth a listen. I recommend this book.

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I had no idea what I was getting myself into.

A wild ride that oscillates between confusion and gleeful confusion. 10/10. Would smoke again.

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Loved it!

I have a feeling I am receiving this book as a birthday gift next week, but I couldn't wait so had to listen to it as soon as it came out! <3
This was a wonderful book to listen to during this quarantine! I highly admire Jim and all the work he has done as well as his worldview and spiritual path. Oh, and Jeff Daniels narrating it was so hypnotic and perfect! I laughed and cried with many of the stories, the mix between reality and fiction, along with those raw moments of vulnerability... Also enjoyed the allegory to hollywood and that strong desire for people to be remembered/immortalized... Thank you so much, Jim, for being such an inspiring energy! :)

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hilarious farce

loved it! what a great choice for Jim. it's serious; silly, ridiculous, nostalgic, and sweet.

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fell asleep. no idea what it's even about...

yeah... no idea what it's about. was confused then fell asleep. don't bother getting it

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Fresh, unique and entertaining

I loved this trip. I listened to this book while painting my porch and was transported into Jim's unreal reality. fun.

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It’s Terrible

This is ridiculous and a complete waste of time and money. Very disappointing, do not recommend.

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Somewhere between reality and pure delight

Biographical and also not. As someone who enjoys radio plays (modern-day podcasts) this audio book satisfied me deeply. And twists around chapter 12 into being something completely fantastic and thoroughly enjoyable. It’s a best seller for good reason. I loved it.

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Nothing

Everything, it was a terrible book.. who cares what he was talking about in this book. Terrible terrible!!!

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