The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir

In The Friday Afternoon Club, Griffin Dunne delivers a witty and heartfelt memoir of growing up amid Hollywood and Manhattan legends. From being saved from drowning by Sean Connery to sharing an apartment with Carrie Fisher during Star Wars, Dunne’s life brims with famous faces and unforgettable moments. But it’s also a deeply personal story of family, love, loss, and resilience—especially after the tragic murder of his sister, Dominique Dunne. Blending humor and heartbreak, Dunne offers a moving portrait of fame, grief, and finding light in the darkest times.