Book · 2025 · Biography & Autobiography
The Friday Afternoon Club
A Family Memoir
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Griffin Dunn writes about all of this and More in his funny and sad book the Friday afternoon Club a family Memoir and he joins us this week.
Why people recommend it
The Friday Afternoon Club by Griffin Dunne is a deeply personal, funny, and tragic family memoir written by the acclaimed actor, director, and writer. The book was featured extensively on an episode of The Book Review podcast, where host Gilbert Cruz interviewed the author and discussed the emotional arc of the narrative. Throughout the conversation, the host highlighted how the author chronicles his family history and personal experiences with striking candor. Cruz also examined specific elements of the book, noting the acknowledgements where the writer reflected on the absence of his relatives, and discussing the origin of the memoir's title, which was taken from a weekly gathering originally organized by the author's sister, Dominique. At both the beginning and the end of the episode, the host recommended the memoir to listeners, praising its unique blend of joy and tragedy. The podcast discussion positioned the book as a compelling, beautifully written exploration of grief, resilience, and complex family dynamics within a prominent American family, offering readers a poignant look into the author's eventful life.
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Gilbert Cruz Griffin Dunn writes about all of this and More in his funny and sad book the Friday afternoon Club a family… 4
“Griffin Dunn writes about all of this and More in his funny and sad book the Friday afternoon Club a family Memoir and he joins us this week”
“and it became very real once he got me my deal with penguin and I was of and running you note in the acknowledgements to the Friday afternoon club that everyone safe for your brother is no longer around”
“the title of the book subtitles of family Memoir the title takes its name from a weekly Gathering that your sister Dominique put together”
“that was my conversation with the actor director and writer Griffin Dunn whose new book the Friday afternoon Club of family Memoir is out now”
