I just read both books in a weeks time.. they are both incredible and James has more in his lifetime already than most of us will ever have. And he survived and worked hard at the life he has now. If he did exagerate some of the story, don’t we all in our daily conversations???

I love the books don’t let anyone take away the pride you have for writing them and the pride in yourself for living them and surviving them.

i absolutely loved both A Million Little pieces and My Friend Leonard.

They were one of the few books that i’ve read all the way through.

i would recommend it to everyone, no matter who they are.

The book is a masterpiece. Im not really concerned if aspects were fabricated to enhance the storys impact. The story is so powerful and as somone who has had struggles myself I know that there is often temptation to play stories up a little bit, human nature? The book has helped many people with its rawness and i hope many more will pick it up

A million little peices and my friend leonard were both outstanding books, who cares what people think. james Frey is a genius.

Who cares if they are completely true or not…the message is what’s important - i’m sure a million little pieces and my friend leonard have made a difference to a great many people and I was both moved and inspired by both books.

Oprah is a bigot and the reason she was angry was not because some parts of James Frey’s books were dishonest, she didnt care about her readers being duped, she was mad because he lied to Oprah because she thinks shes hot shit cuz she donates money to people and gives away cars. It doesn’t matter wether parts of the book are fabricated or embellished the thing people overlook are that The majority of events are true and even if they arent, that doesnt mean it didnt happen to someone. Its true for someone and aside from that, James Frey has created his own unique style of writing and is more than capable of laying out a story anyone can relate to. Don’t let the media get you down Mr. Frey. You have surely affected the lives of millions (including me) and given people something they can relate to and no matter what certain people may think, that does in fact mean something.

I know you’ve received a lot of shit about A Million Little Pieces and I know you’ve received a lot of praise also, which makes it hard to know what to write in order to stand out. Personally, I think A Million Little Pieces is one of the best books I have ever read. It broke my heart over and over in the best possible way, if that makes any sense. Regardless of what is fact and what is fiction, its a wonderful story and I admire you so much for all that you’ve been through in your life and still came out standing. I have lost a lot of people in my life and at times felt like there was no way out, your books help people who feel these things over come those fears. You truly are a hero and a fantastic writer. Thank you for writing your books and continuing to do it despite all criticism and cynicism. You are an amazing person. x

I loved A Million Little Pieces. I could give a crap whether or not details have been fabricated. I am reading it for the second time, and it grips me each time I read it. I am in recovery as well, and after 10 years, reading the book brings me back to the same feelings about who I was and who I am now, the confusion, sadness, grief and loss about years wasted. You are and remain one of my favorite writers. I finished Bright Shiny Day in a little over 3 days. Brilliant writing. Thanks for doing what you do, and having the balls to stand up to Oprah and answer her questions…. kudos to you for remaining on the Best Seller’s list for more than 6 months AFTER the Oprah show. I’ll read anything you write. Keep it up.

The only thing your critics exposed was their ignorance. When I read The Bell Jar, I didn’t question whether every word written was fact. I don’t really care, but I can guess what I’d find if I did. I want to enjoy what I read and be engaged and if real experience can be translated into words that move and resonate then I am happy to be enthralled by fact mixed up with purposeful fiction. A Million Little Pieces is a brilliant piece of writing which could not have been written without the experiences of the life behind it. I dare them to question every newspaper article, scrutinize every autobiography, examine every documentary and I wonder how many flawless works they would find. What they ‘exposed’ is inherent in dramatic narrative, whatever its form. Anyone read Julius Caesar’s Gallic Wars? Now there’s a man who knew how to dramatize his own life!

Fabulous! A million little pieces and my friend Leonard… fabulous! I loved the James Frey in the books as soon as I started to read the first one and I loved both you and Leonard in the next! Love your style, not just your writing but your style. Well don! Both my son and I are huge fans but it took me ten mins. to stop sobbing after the second one!

I borrowed this book from a friend. I have decided to but my own copy. Words cannot describe how I felt when I read this book. It truely pulled at my heart strings. The way the book has been written is fantastic. They style to me is original. James Frey you are an exceptional person.

It does not matter how much is true and how much fabrication it still opens one’s eyes to the horrors of addiction and how really underneath it all addicts are vulnerable people who are harshly judged. It also shows the pain that recovering addicts go through to try and stay sober and one should admire them. Oprah Winfry for all the good she might have done is sanctimonious and self-opnionated. She might condemn this book but she can’t do a simple thing like keeping her weight under control so she has no placing judging

I think the point is that this book would never had been published if it had been fiction.

Publishers would simply have rejected it. It was the fact that it was all a true story which made it appealing.

He could have made quite a bit of money from telling a few little porky pies!

I have just finished reading a million little pieces. What a GREAT read. I do not understand the aggro around whether it is all true or not. Frew challenges conventional thinking, whilst teasing our consciences about the way we view a lot of things in life. If any book achieves that for me, I really don’t care whether he “enlarged” the truth somewhat. I am now on my way to buy My friend Leornard. Thanks James

I was completly mesmerised by your book a million little pieces, I could not put it down and have recomended it to almost everyone!! I am currently reading My friend Lenoard and is proving to be just as good as a million little pieces!! I cannot wait to go and purchase Bright shiny morning…. your books are inspirational…. Just one question are you thinking of making your movies by any chance????? lol!!!!!!

Brilliant……. Keep it up!!!!!

Hi, I’m wondering if you really read the comments. I’m reading “A Million Little Pieces” and it’s beautiful. I’m still at school, and my English teacher had us choose a book to read from a list, and I picked yours. I love it, I’m hooked! Oh, and just so you know, my teacher once recommended the book to a woman through a website, and she read it and wanted to see my teacher in person. She told him that the story was so shocking that after she read it, she stopped smoking for good! It must be wonderful for someone to be able to do that to a person through writing. Your book is amazing and gripping, and I hope you read this because maybe you don’t read your comments. Congratulations, all the way from Lebanon.

What’s crazy to me about all the fuss is that the stuff that matters most in the book would be impossible to fabricate (i.e. your internal states). Fuck the haters, indeed.

The word is tiny compared to what you’ve done, but congratulations on your sobriety James. And thanks for an incredible book.

A Million Little Pieces was something that stood out for me. I will never in my whole life forget this book or the characters involved. The way you changed yourself, your determination, is unparalleled. This is one of the best books I have ever read, because I get it. I get it. More than anything else. I get it. If you ever read this, just know that some random kid in Ohio is proud of you and gets it. Thanks.

I am a nurse working with clients who misuse various substances including crack, heroin and alcohol. I just want to say “well done” for our books. I have a lot of empathy for my clients and consider myself to be on their side, if you like with regards to the way in which they are treated by various health professionals and the public. I have heard many horrible stories - not dissimilar to yours - but then I go home to my bed. I want to say thank you, because your books whether fabricated or simply embellished evoked such a variety of feelings in me, I could literally feel your pain, that this can only enhance the way in which I work with my clients. I think these books are a must for anyone who works with drug users and show with persistence, compassion and a little humanity that there is light at the end of the tunnel. x

“It’s the lies that make us human” is no comment on AMLP. It’s the name of a blog I created to relate my own journey with addiction. Anonymity reasons.

I picked up AMLP a couple of years ago and found it electrifying. Read it in a sitting.

“Just hang on” rang true and as I continued my 19 years of heroin addiction, the phrase stuck.

Just bought it to read it again as I’ve taken the cure and gotten through.
I have 11 clean days.

I’m going to just hang on through the hard times, embrace the pain and grow.

I just finished reading A million Little Pieces and regardless of the controversy surrounding its contents, was blown away by the simplicity with which the complexness of the situations facing James were presented. This is an exhillerating read which grabs you by the guts and takes you on an emotional rollercoaster.

Thankyou James for sharing this brilliant piece of literature and obviously being passionate about your art!

CHeers.

My brother died from an alcohol related epileptic fit at age 26.
A million little pieces taught me some of how much he must have been suffering in that last awful year of his life and also taught me that some people are not strong enough to just hold on.
Fictional or factual a million little pieces is an incredible, powerful, shockening, saddening and very very helpful book to understand addiction in a more honest way.Loved it loved it loved it….always will x

A Million Little Pieces is probably one of the best books I have ever read. This book really taught me to count my blessings. Thank you so much for writing this book. I think it will really inspire and influence a lot of readers. I’m currently working on a thesis for my english paper on A Million Little Pieces. I’m having a little bit of trouble with it but I think i’ll be able to pull it off in the end. I’m so glad that I decided to choose your book to read because A Million Little Pieces has influenced me greatly. I’ll definitely read your other books as soon as possible!

I have not watched Oprah since the day she used her show to slice you. I hate this behavior……it was not about you, it was about her. I can still see her swingy straight hair & get sick. Personally I think, you told a great story!!!!!! Good luck!!!!!!

Dear James,

I first became interested in your book after you appeared on the Oprah show - probably an edited version here in sunny Cape Town, South Africa. That was about three years ago. I remember this clearly as this was the time when my brother came out and admitted his meth addiction which he had for the past 5 years. Here in South Africa its called “TIK” (typing) and is turning the youngsters into zombies day and night.
I bought my brother your first book when he decided to go in to rehab. Whether it helped him, I don’t know but it surely helped me to understand a lot of things. I had all my siblings read it as well and when we went for our family counselling sessions at the centre, it really helped us to open up and support him where he needed it most. I don’t care if the story is true or not. I have just finished the book about Leonard and if true, I really admire how you coped with your Fury. My brother’s Fury is eating him alive and he does not want any of us to help him. Instead he blames us for the situation that he is in and does not want to go to rehab again or do the “twelve steps”. As he says: “I am an addict… for life.”

It has been three years since he was in rehab and he has started again in full swing. Well, actually he never stopped using.

So thank you for a great book.

Your lying diminishes the experiences of everyone who has gone through what you claim to have. Can any part of your work be believed after a fraud of the size you conducted?

I seriously don’t care what Oprah has to say. Frey’s writing is the most refreshing and the best writing i have read in a long time. My suggestion is put the controversy behind you, pick up Frey’s books, read, get hooked on it, and fall in love with the characters.

I think James is an AMAZING writer and people need to get a life if they’re all distraught over a book not being true. The point of the book is that it’s inspirational from the message it gives you and James is just a damn good writer.

James, you are an amazing writer! I have read A Million… and My Friend….and just finished A Bright Shiny Morning. I will follow your writings and buy them as soon as they’re on Amazon for my Kindle! I am originally from the LA Area so know these stomping grounds. It was an awesome journey for me. Thanks for the ride!

hey james, for some reason, i remembered your book todaay and remembered reading about this “oprah” incident.
it didn’t matter to me, i didn’t look into it, but it was because i knew it didn’t matter if it was true or not, it was great writing.
and i can appreciate a great writer.
coming from one, to another.