Guts: The Endless Follies and Tiny Triumphs of a Giant Disaster

Kristen Johnston

Mar 2012 · Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

The New York Times bestseller—a harrowing and hysterical memoir by the two-time Emmy Award-winning actress from the hit television show 3rd Rock from the Sun.

“It felt like I was speeding on the Autobahn toward hell, trapped inside a DeLorean with no brakes. And even if I couldsomehow stop, I’d still be screwed, because there’s no way I’d ever be able to figure out how to open those insane, cocaine-designed doors.”

Actress Kristen Johnston has written her first book, a surprisingly raw and triumphant memoir that is outrageous, moving, sweet, tragic, and heartbreakingly honest. Guts is a true achievement—a memoir that manages to be as frank and revealing as Augusten Burroughs, yet as hilarious and witty as David Sedaris. Johnston takes us on a journey so truthful and relatable, so remarkably fresh, it promises to stay with you for a long, long time.

Ratings and reviews

Most of Kristen Johnston's adult life was spent hiding from others for fear they wouldn't like who she was and learn of addictions fueled by that fear. She makes up for lost time in this candid, often funny and revealing memoir. The main focus is about a near death experience that changed her life and the direction it was headed. We are better for that change.

The book so far is going great and lookimg forward to the rest of the book,as I am only on the 3rd chapter. I will. I would rather vpme om my grrrrrr. Crystal Marmom DOB/12-20-1982

Amazing account of the courage it takes to face the truth about ourselves and in doing so we inspire others to do the same. She is a wonderful story teller. Thank you Kristen

About the author

Kristen Johnston is an actress, a teacher, and now a celebrated writer. She is one of the founding executive directors of SLAM, and she splits her time between New York City and Los Angeles.