Christina Applegate's memoir details her multiple sclerosis diagnosis and reflections on illness

Christina Applegate's new memoir reveals her struggles with multiple sclerosis and her candid, often harsh, reflections on her past. The book details her 2021 MS diagnosis, her previous breast cancer battle, and her disillusionment with portraying illness as a "blessing." Applegate expresses frustration with others' positive outlooks on their own health challenges. The memoir also touches on her past relationships and experiences, including a critical assessment of her first marriage and a notable absence of mention regarding River Phoenix's death.