a million little pieces

a million little pieces by James Frey
When he entered a residential treatment centre at the age of twenty-three, James Frey had destroyed his body and his mind almost beyond repair. He faced a stark choice: accept that he wasn’t going to see twenty-four or step into the fallout of his smoking wreck of a life and take drastic action. Surrounded by patients as troubled as he, Frey had to fight to find his own way to confront the consequences of the life he had lived so far, and to determine what future, if any, he has. ‘a million little pieces’ is an uncommon account of a life destroyed and a life reconstructed.
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teeth chapter very graphic-should be put on the dental curriculum!
…except of course it was bullshit..
Hi Dean…
Just wondering what makes you think this or any of the books James Frey has written are Bullshit??
This book was recomended to me and I have also recomended it to others!!
Would be really interested to know if there is any substance to your statement… Kind regards
He admitted it. Not the whole book, but parts of it…most of which turned out to be the best parts. There was a whole huge confrontation with Oprah over it. Either way, it’s an amazing book. But if it’s fiction, sell it as fiction. People would have loved this book regardless.
I agree, What’s the big explosion?
He introduced the book as a Novel.
Nothing says a Novel is 100% Truth.
Or have I missed something?
I’m an advocate for the TRUTH as much as anyone; I believe the problem is: People ‘assumed’ it was 100% truthful, and NO WHERE did he say it was.
People didn’t like getting ‘sucked in’ only to find he ‘enhanced’ his story.
For whatever reason; let’s admit it: it was a GOOD BOOK, still is.
I too, have recommended it to others.
As a Psychotherapist, I’ve had a lot of study into drugs, rehab, etc.
But in reading A Million Little Pieces, I gain much new insight into what exactly goes on inside the head of one so addicted.
This new ‘enlightenment’ also gave me to much ‘UNDERSTANDING’ for people with such a plight!
This book is marked NON- fiction. If his shit was fake, the book should be fiction. He lies and will probably keep continue to lie, because thats what druggies do.
Why does it matter?
It’s a good book.
And you’ve clearly read it..
Don’t believe everything you read. It isn’t always true.
Lesson learned.
Found the book very boring and a struggle to read..repetitive.He could have cut out all the crap and made the book shorter. It may have a had a chance w/out the bs. I just could not stay interested in what he was saying.I myself who has “really” been in rehab 5 times before embracing sobriety, find his accounts laughable smf very hard to believe..
ahhh corrections and*
I agree. Although the book is not entirely true, it is an amazing and very moving peice of literature.
James Frey made me so angry. The book is bullshit. It’s value is in that is was presented as true. I took inspiration from the fact that this was a memoir. Just seeing him on Oprah makes me furious again. If he can find recovery then I can. I thought. But as you said it was just bullshit. I will never read another James Frey book again.
Are you serious? This man has endured true hardships in life, drug addiction, the loss of a newborn, and being ridiculed by people all over the globe. This book was captivating and heart wrenching, not all untrue. He passed it off as a memoir against his better judgement but had been turned down several times presenting it as fiction. Through all of this he has carried the responsibility of his actions and not once said he wasn’t guilty of placing the book under the wrong genre. Many events in A Million Little Pieces are fact and others are facts that have been embellished( big deal!!! ) James Frey is a wonderful author and an even greater human being, you may want to start by looking in the mirror, it takes a big person to admit when they are wrong. You may have more success in your life if you focus on yourself and what you can learn from the mistakes you have made, that is of you have made any…..much repect Krista N.
With all due respect get over it…even Oprah did. The fact that he apologized, owned his actions, and even gave unhappy readers the option for a refund resonates with me. With everything going on in the world around us; I find it unhealthy to not be able to learn to forgive, especially when there was no physical harm done. But, to each his own. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and with that said; I still have my copy of AMLP and My Friend Leonard. For me, each read did what probably most authors hope, at the very least, to accomplish and that is to move the reader.
I’m actually glad he agreed to go back on Oprah because it put him back on my radar and gave me new interest in his latest works.
Hey he fooled Ophra…..doesn’t get any better than that!!!!!
Well,Well, Mr. James Frey, I thank you for A million little pieces and my friend leonard. You are truly a humble man. I feel privileged to had read them both, and have bought anything else you have written. Your a good soul James Frey. Many more blessings.
It doesnt have to be true Dean, to be inspiring (even though a lot of it was)
i agree the teeth chapter was very graphic and very hard to read. I read it with my finger on my two front teeth.
I had every muscle in my body so tense, as if I was the one in the chair!
I just finished a million little pieces. Couldn’t put it down. Definitely one of the best books i’ve ever read.
It was easy for me to relate to James writing, specially the way he presented his conflicting thoughts and feelings.
I knew Lilly was going to die. She seemed very fragile and dependent. I feel sorry for her though.
I feel sorry for Matty, too. It’s a loss.
Can’t wait to read My friend Leonard.
I have just finished it today too, same here, quickest I’ve ever read a book.
The updates on everyone at the end made me cry. I’ve never got so emotionally into a book and after I was done I just wanted to shake James’s hand.
Fabulous.
Good luck to anyone who hasn’t read the book yet. Lily dies – What you say that for?
Frey.s book saved my life in many ways. I pick up books in nonfiction sections only. I would have missed this saving grace. Lets talk about oprah’s fake image magazine covers …every single one. ME ME FAKE ME. Nothing REAL ABOUT THAT!
I totally agree. The teeth chapter made my skin crawl. No matter what, he’s a gifted writer.I loved the book.
i was cringing the whole time and i remembered my experience at the dentists and my jaw op
Brutal!
Brutal indeed.
I have added this to my wishlist…
I’m a 17 year old, soon to be 18 female living in Canada… I’m not sure if that matters but, I’d just like to say, I’ve read both A Million Little Pieces and My Friend Leonard and I loved them both. I think James has taken a lot of criticism. But despite a bit of false information, I thought the books were amazing and I’d like to say that James is a very talented man and I think he should be given better recognition. I’m not the only one who agrees. I have about 10 other friends who would agree with me. ONE MORE THING, I hate how I search for quotes from both books and all I can find is how he fucked up, I just want quotes instead of going back and analyzing every page of both books. Kay, I’m done. Thanks.
I agree. I’m 16, from the US. This book was amazing. Whether it was false information or not, I thought it was inspiring. The genre of the book shouldn’t matter. People are getting worked up over a label. The contents of the book should be what matters, not the category its put into.
I agree- I believe he is a talented man REGUARDLESS if it was made up or not. I also just want quotes from the book. I’ve tried to go through and highlight the quotes from ‘Tao’ (the book given to James by his brother). IF anybody knows where I can get these quotes, please contact me @ hliebroc@svsu.edu Thank you!!
You can buy the book of ‘Tao’ from amazon for only £5.95. Its called the ‘Tao Te Ching’, the author is a man called Lao Tzu.
Loved the book and got a copy of Tao Teh Ching translated by John C H Wu. Was disappointed as this did not flow as well as the quotes in AMLP. Can anyone let me know which translation JF was using – I NEED to get a copy!
TRUE THAT!!! i think that it was an amazing book, and he is clearly a very gifted author… james has clearly done more with his life, than most of the people writing all of the negative comments!!
Totally, best book I’ve ever read hands down. Any teen can relate. I’m 17 years old from Canada, we smoke pot here and just that gave me enough to relate. No doubt he’s a powerful writer. Never learned so much from a book. I might be young but it doesn’t take age to see this book is genius. Fake or not, it was gold.
I love James Frey. He’s a writer of the purest form, so who cares if he embellished. He was emphasising his point. Most stories these days true or otherwise are full of embellishment!
I am so glad to have read both A Million Little Pieces and My Friend Leonard and after finishing both I find myself missing the way Frey writes.
All I can say is I cannot wait to start reading Bright Shiny Morning!
Keep writing Mr Frey, your books are compulsive…
I can’t get over the positive feedback on this site!! First let me say that yes, this is a GREAT BOOK; however, as a recovering crack addict who manage to find my way out without AA what inspired me about the book was how his point of view so closely mirrored my own. Now to discover that it was untrue…that I wept (litterally) for this man, his family and his friends, I can’t help but to feel completely deceived. I would have gotten just as much from “A Million Little Pieces” if it had been presented as primarily a work of fiction, but it wasn’t. As I’m sure anyone who has gone through an addiction and detox, and read this book can relate to, there were many times while reading that I wondered if all of it was true, but it seemed so real and brutally honest that I allowed myself to be taken in. As I look back now, what angers me most is the section where he talks about watching a movie about a woman dealing with addiction who recovers and ends up with the doctor that saved her from herself. He was so angry that anyone would have the nerve to sugar coat what happens to an addict. He may not of sugar coated anything, but his lies were just as damaging. If, through your recovery, you don’t learn to be honest about your life and the things you’ve done (by niether neglecting to own up to your behavior or making yourself and your addiction greater than it was), then how can you say you’ve truely recovered?
When I heard about the book being presented as “nonfiction” when it really wasnt I didnt care at all. What I read was so real, beautiful and of the best quality writing, that by changing its category, doesnt effect the kind of art it really is. Most nonfiction books have to be taken as if a human being wrote them and not a computer. Like its the reality of the author. Such as most biographys. Its what is inside the writing that makes the book great. The Art! Label all you want. People, books, art, but a person knows what is great no matter what the label.
we never fully recover, we are in recovery, its a life long process
this is the best book i ever read in my life!! it moved me….
Thank you James. I turned my life around and the next day started reading Million Little Pieces. Your book (life) has taught me so much and I was able to understand that I made the best decision by walking away from all the known (but actually unknown) to me. I would have died, but now I am alive. I have started a new life, and I have never been happier. I don’t regret what I have done, but regret what I have done to other people. Your book (life) will always remain in my heart and I know that it will save some more !!! Thanks. Your friend..Danie (Cape Town, South Africa)
Hye James if by any chance you are reading this, i loved your book and really i just cannot get over it. Its hearttouching and heartbreaking.
Love Mia
ps: i miss lily
To dear James, I just wanted to say that I loved your book too. I picked it up at my library and Im so glad I did. My heart broke for you when Lily died and some of your friends.I cant wait to read my friend Leonard, bless his beautiful heart for loving you so much. I wish you all the best James and Im so proud of you.You went through hell and back and you survived. And Happy Birthday for the 12th! xoxox
Love lucy
James, I read A Million Little Pieces and My Friend Leonard 2 years ago and they are still with me. They are amazing books and it matters not a hoot if there are parts that aren’t true. They are still the best books I have read in a long time. I just started reading Bright Shiny Morning – I’m glad it’s long because I don’t want it to end.
I’m writing this kind of like a fan letter because I feel as though I should have written one to you after the Oprah controversy.
Take care,Louise
For me, reading about a personal struggle with addiction, in whatever form or genre, truly takes my breathe away.
Embellished or not, having the ability to tell such a story and repair a desperately shattered life, is only deserving of praise and respect.
I cried and laughed my way through a million little pieces. For the people James hurt, for the new friends he made and for the new man he turned into.
Frey’s writing style is something I can only dream of achieving and his absolute strength and character is something I will always look up to.
I can’t wait to read the rest of his work.
Bright Shiny Morning is such a fabulous read – I still cherish AMLP and MFL! Will there be a movie made of any of the books? James, many thanks for all you’ve done for SO many people!
hi james i saw your book in tesco’s and I’m ashamed to say I had never heard of you. I am so glad i bought a million little peices it was either that or bread and milk no. Who needs bread and milk. I couldnt put the book down and i am now reading My frienc Leonard. The only thing I was dissapointed in was at the end of a million little peices it told you what happened to th other addicts. I would have prefered to read My friend Leoard to find out. Other than that your the greatest.
i am the exact same as the previous comment!! i had never seen your book(a milion little pieces) before or even heard of u but im so glad i read it now! its unreal! and although there has been a lot of controversy and altered details, the book holds strong because, although some facts aren’t actually facts, the message of the book is strong throughout! its a masterpiece and i have just begun my friend leonard and i am loving it!
u know what i hate more than anything?
that when i type in “James Frey” on google…i have to go to the SECOND page to get to this damn website…
gosh, ppl need to lay off your case and just appreciate your fantastic writing.
Keep doing what you’re doing, James. You have been an inspiration to many.
Really? Not one of you cares that what made you feel so much may have been lies? I really dont understand the mentality. Yes it was a great book but I hate lies I have lived through a lot of hard stuff and had to deal with it alone. This book made me feel less alone then I read that a lot of the main criminal activity is lies – what else was? seriously? You dont care that there is truth out there but fiction conquers it dressed up as truth?! Is it easier to accept that way?
I read your book AMLP just now and MFL last year, I discovered them late…and in the wrong order…! I LOVE the way that they are written.
I live in Sweden and today I was looking for the new book but it`s not translated nor published in Sweden yeat… I can hardly wait…! You are a genius mr J.Frey just keep it coming.
Hey James, I thought it would be funny to tell you when I was reading the “dentist” section of AMLP’s – I am a nurse and I was working night duty. When we have our “break” we go to a dark little dining room in the hospital ward and curl up in a recliner chair. I took my book with me and a little torch and sat wrapped up in the dark in it’s little circle of light and cringed and cringed while I read! I’ll never forget it as long as I live – it was so deathly quiet and I was so alone and yet itw as such a “loud” and harrowing experience! Funny times…
I am half way through the book, A Million Little Pieces. I am using every oppertunity to read more. In the bath, at the gym and before bed. Whats all this stuff about it not being non fiction? Either way. It’s bloody brill.
I read A Million Little Pieces on the advice of a friend. My only prior knowledge of it or you was the “Oprah thing”. My friend insisted that I read AMLP and then My Friend Leonard. I won’t try, in this space, to put into words the degree or number of emotions I felt as I read your books. Though I have to tell you that as I finished Leonard last night, I cried. It was a deep, gutteral sob that can only come from loss. I too, lost my friend Leonard. You moved me.
I am glad you found happiness after all of your struggles. My 20′s and relationship with my parents were much the same. Thanks for sharing your stories!! -Paula Jackson
I happened to randomly come across ‘A Million Little Pieces’ in a bookshop whilst aimlessly wondering, I had never heard of it before, but it seemed my kind of read. Without meaning to sound horribly dramatic, that book saved my life in a way. I was going down a very destructive track at that time,heartbroken and losing myself in alcohol and drugs. It made me realsie what I had to lose, and what I could gain from my situation, so Thanks..Things Got Better.
Bright Shiny Morning, also a great read.
This book is so uttrly awful but so fucking brilliant! It is written in such a way that u feel as if you are there, experiencing every event and feeling every emotion. It is a heatbreaking and chaotic journey of a very brave and sad man. James Frey, in my opinion, is a Legond and an inspiration to any one who has ever gone throu pain and misfortune… Simply Extraordinary!!!!!!
AMLP & MFL
Fact/fiction? who cares – this book provides massive insight and entertainment – labels are completely irrelevant so f*ck oprah – shes dull boring and draining anyway! we all think its brilliant no matter whether its fact or fiction … keep the stories coming! thank you for the inspiration you have given many & opening up our eyes to a brighter future.
I am probably not the only one very touched by this book. I’ve read it when I was in rehab for the second time with seventeen. After that in every fucking rehab I’ve been since. And every time, that book made me feel better, it made me laugh and cry and- most important- it made me feel content with the fact that I’ve got to fight.
I don’t give a shit whether the facts in that book were true or not. As long as it touches me, as long, as it makes me laugh and cry and fight, it’s bloody well enough.
Thanks for that book, thanks for the hope and the defiance in that story.
I just emailed you about it but i just finished this book and it is one of the best books i have ever read! Thank you!
i am currently reading a million little pieces, i can not put this book down. hope to read more from you in the future.
Your book helped me threw a hard time in my life. I was addicted to meth and had pretty much ruined my life. I’m 21 and I sold or lost everything I had and moved to Canada to get away. I read your book as I detoxed in my grandmother’s. In a time where I would’ve sold my own family members for a fix I sat down and read your book instead. Thank you:) Keep on writing:)
I read a Million Little Pieces and loved it. I have just bought Bright Shiny Morning and look forward to reading it. I bought it because Oprah was such an idiot about A Million Little Pieces I thought I will buy any of his books so he continues to be a success. So he may have “fudged” stuff – couldn’t remember everything – so what – who cares, it’s a book – and still very entertaining. Keep writing James, I will always buy your books. I still like Oprah – but, give me a break – over-reaction or what. IT’S A BOOK. Not brain surgery.
I have just read a ‘million little pieces’. There is very little I could write in this space that hasn’t already been said or would do this book justice… yet I still feel complelled to write something. truely moving, inspirational and heartbreaking. I laughed and I cried. James Frey is my new favorite author.
I LOVE A MILLION LITTLE PIECES!!! I was kept up for three nights reading it! I just couldn’t get enough! It’s not like reading a book it’s more like having the conversation. James writes like you are right there listening to his stories! Truely amazing! AND My Friend Leonard, ok let me just tell you again I was kept up till the wee hrs in the morning, what a twist!!!! It was so emotional! I cried and cried I couldn’t even see the pages anymore! Fabulous Job! I’m looking forward to reading more! I also just wanted to say who gives a shit if it’s true or made up or embelished they are great reads regardless and should be recognized as that! Whoever has the time to go looking for ways to discredit the books frankly has way to much time on their hands and perhaps is a little jelous at their own failed attempts at writing a book?? Just a thought!!
Keep up the excellent work James!!! I am anxiously awaiting a new book!
Its a rarity to find a book, that makes someone go through such a spectrum of emotion, I don’t care what the critics say, as a memoir it is as true to the author as it as true to the reader – thats what makes it so sadly beautiful to read.
Thanks for letting us into your raw young world Mr Frey.
I agree – I didn’t care whether it was non-fiction or fiction. The fact is that I grew up with an alcoholic father who died from drinking himself into an early grave. It touched my heart. Looks like it touched many other hearts. Maybe James misrepresented himself due to some errors in advice from some people, but forgiveness is important, and it also remains that it is a powerful message that helps people with a very real problem. May God Bless James and everyone who reads his book.
And I too stayed awake until it was read….
E’m from a country(Pakistan) where talking about addiction is a taboo . it a most amazing peace of literature i hav ever read which inspired me alot.
you mah boy, frey!!
hey i’m julia. i’m from germany. i read a million little pieces and it was the best book i ever read and it is the best book i am ever going to read. a million little pieces is written so wonderful. i read it the first time and it took me 1 month. the next time i read it, it took me 3 days. i don’t leave the house without taking a million little pieces along. it has answers in it i am not even sure if they are supposed to be answers. james frey is a brilliant writer, he sure is the best these days. when i read my friend leonard and lilly died not one day passed without me crying about it and i still do. i am honored that james frey shared his past with us and i don’t care if he changed details or if he changed it completely cause for me it is the truth. it is the only truth for me.
take care.
I read both a million little pieces and my friend leonard, they were nothing short of amazing! Though theres been a lot of drama surounding him and the false statements, he is still a brilliant writer, you can tell.. he was just born to be a writer. I love him and support him and i hope for many many books by him to come.
P.S. Gotta go pick up bright shiny morning
Truly a great piece of work. Kept me held till the end. If this book helps one person succeed at becoming clean, then it has served its purpose.
I do have one question, the book Tao Te Ching that is referenced, who is the author. I must have missed it somewhere, if anyone can help. Thanks.
Wow. I just finished ‘a million little pieces,’ and am in the midst of a horrible detox. Painkillers. I have never felt so determined in my life to overcome. F#ck what is real and what is not, for this is the most real account of everything I have gone through ever to breeze the furrows of my mind. I bought the book months ago, and never picked it up as I was in the middle of a few others.
I’m sweating. I’m constantly in the bathroom. Two days ago, I would have done the unthinkable to get hold of something. Yesterday, I was feeling stronger. Today, I read the last 80% or so of the book. I will beat this. I am strong enough. I am not going to let myself beome a soul-less, vacant fool who throws his life and those who love him away over a stupid, pointless habit.
James Frey – thank you. Thank you for putting a voice to those of us who may not be the typecast character, but aren’t going back down.
I have been a book worm for most my life, and it wasnt until I read James Frey “A Million Little pieces” that my emotions truly adapted to what I was reading. I was referred the book but warned that the writing was brutally honest, graphic and somewhat lacking grammar. Page 1, and I was hooked. This book became my little addiction. Due to the very abrupt literature style I was only able to read short bursts at a time (Considering a I polish 1000 page books in a night, even I was surprised). At times, the writing was so emotional and fast that I read a page and went to bed to ponder what I had just read.
I was none the less sad to turn the last page, and while I felt an incredibly sad loss as to the death of these characters (More human to me than if they were standing infront of me themselves), I was given a comment by the person whom referred it to me. He said “We are so used to these books having happy endings, James Frey’s isnt a lie, its reality, its cold hard brutal honesty.” That feeling of living a book out, was made so real to me that I had the urge to cry.
The issue of the facts in this book being controversial is irrelevant, what is relevant is that James Frey has written a book based on his views during his time in rehab, and true or not, this book touched a little piece of heart in everyone that has read it. It has taught me that all people in their basic raw instinctual bodies are the same, it is only our surroundings that categorize us. I cannot walk down a street and judge someone different from myself, for it is ojnly their consequences that vary. And while I consider myself to be a happy individual I was drawn into a simple conclusion. No matter how bad things may seem, it is always a choice to carry on, a choice to live, God is not my answer, I am.
James Frey’s description of his testing his character against the need his body so desired had my palms sweating, and my eyes watering.
You are an astoundingly inspiration writer, I look frorward to getting my hands on my Frieuds Leonard.
Thank you for the best read I have had in a very long time.
I just finish a ‘million little pieces’ today. it’s fucking brillant and wonderful book i ever read in my life, seriously! I still feel complelled to write something. truely moving, inspirational and heartbreaking. I laughed and I cried. James Frey is my now new favorite author. GO JAMES FREY!!!
Million little pieces is one of the best book I read in my life and I think that this masterpiece of life should be in all the schools as an help for young people
Just read A Million Little Pieces & knew nothing about the controversy, etc. The book was recommended by a kid I used to work with, and all through it I was thinking of a couple of boys I work with now & how parts of the book mirror these kids’ lives.
Found myself wishing that there had been a note at the end acknowledging that 12-step work has been successful for so many–thousands have used the program without being whiners or without compromising their honesty.
I wanted Frey to be my new hero…to be a role model for the kids I work with. What bothers me more than alleged embellishments is the idea that committing to the concept of powerlessness is left hanging out there as a kind of weakness… In many ways, Frey/Frey’s protagonist actually DOES make his way through the 12 steps…maybe,ironically, it is his own unique walk through the steps that saves him. Could it be that the Frey of A Million Little Pieces is both extraordinary AND absolutely ordinary in terms of his recovery? I don’t think that the Frey of AMLP is without a Higher Power… it is perhaps “Beauty” or “Storytelling” or “Love,” rather than “God.” And the Tao isn’t so very different than the letting go/serenity prayer philosophy…If I had time, I’d start writing a companion piece to AMLP that shows Frey going through the 12 steps–all with quotes from the book. Maybe someone else can tackle that for us.
Bottom line: AMLP still works, & and I’ll be using it as a tool for trying to steer kids in a healthy direction. I’m grateful for how it made me feel & for what it might give to its readers. And it’s on my favorite books list now. Thanks.
I finished A Million Little Pieces about a week ago and I have to say it was a piece of work! I just could’nt put it down! Looking forward to reading My friend Leonard! Don’t care if it is fact or fiction, it’s exelent! I believe you have changed a lot of lives with this book! Thanks
Despite all of the controversy about these books, I think that James Frey is an amazing writer. I read both books. I actually read My Friend Leonard before A Million Little Pieces, not knowing that My Friend Leonard was the sequel. Without even knowing the what happened in A Million Little pieces, My Friend Leonard moved me in a way no other book had. It was inspsiring and it really made me think. NIce Job Mr. Frey!
Im a 25 year old female and i lve a millin little pieces its one of the best books i have ever read..i would read it mre than once…yes its brutal and gives lots of detail i think younger kids should read stuff like this might make them change their mind about the curiosity of drugs
James Frey shouldn’t received critism for “lying” in this book. It was a bestseller for a reason: because people liked the book and how talented he is at writing. Like Frey said, he wrote the book because all other books on addiction don’t exactly portray the horrible reality of what addiction is really like. Whether the things in the book happened to him or not, he portrayed addiction in a way no author ever has and probably ever could.
My name is Taylor, i am 16 years old and live in oregon. I just finished a million little pieces, and i loved it. I have now started my friend leonard and i know its going to be good as the first. But i do have one question. Why did lilly die? I have heard that it wasnt true and wantd to know what happened!? Thats the only part that upsetted me. Other then that the book is amazing!
A Million Little Pieces, is an amazing read and is brutal in its detail, especially the toe nail, ouch!!, has me curling my toes up now just thinking about it.
Looking forward to reading My Friend Leonard, the guy was a ledgend in AMLP.
A Million Little Pieces = A Million Little Emotions
This book let me remember everything that makes me
me! Harx
I liked this book. I say liked because when i was reading it I loved it. Loved every word. I didn’t need it to be 100% truthfull because I loved it. Then I finished it. And then ending was quiet sad. Unfortunatly I’m bi-polar, and it sent me into a wee bit of a depressive state… and now reading this stuff about it some stuff not being true is pissing me off…
… Sorry, I had to say this to someone, and this seemed like a good idea.
FUCK!
Hi my name is Tara and im a sophomore in high school. I just finished reading A Million Little Pieces and am just starting a project for my class. I really loved the book and was hoping to be able to ask James some questions over the phone or email, but I don’t know how to contact him. Any information to help me out is greatly appreciated :]
Thanks,
Tara
James, today I just finished “a million little pieces”, I cried. Its the most amazing book, so amazing and well written. You book took me from feeling sad, to wearing a smile, to tears rolling. It is really amazing…look forward to reading the next book. You are an amazing person and even though I dont know you, yet am still very proud!
Take Care R.Freeman x
I have to admit I was totally shocked to find out that you had lied about issues in your book (A MILLION LITTLE PEICES) I lived the the life you described in your book and I can not believe that without you acually experiencing it first hand that you could possibly make up such a story.In some ways it makes me sick to think there are people out there who would and could knowingly lie and deceive people and to embelish such a fabricated story about yourself. What do you think your daughter will think of you when she grows up? Will she think it’s ok to lie to make a buck? I loved both of your books and am looking forward to reading your new one.
hi, i’m from turkey.. i have already read it and i like it so much it is very sad to know it is based on the real story but the book is very good…
I have just finished reading your book a million little pieces and half way through it I gave up my 9 year cannabis habit. I realised it wasn’t worth it and reailsed that i was worth so much more than what I thought I was. You helped me so much and I am utilising your mind set, i have been around Cannabis to test myself and kept thinking of you with your drink at the end of the book, the smell was so tempting and I could so easily of asked for a couple off but instead i lite a cigarette and walked out. I have now left my friends in that area behind me and although I felt alone I had my family to support me and I have found that they are all I need at this moment in time. I cannot thank you enough. Real or not it was real for me. The end of the book made me cry, I wish Lilly had the strength and courage to wait that extra 24 hours, some things and just meant to be I guess.
Thank You
Jenni
James Frey<<AMAZINGG!! i lovedd your book!’pieces’ moving, touching and so emotional! you are so confident, strong and have so much courage! everything about you i love! cant wait to get the next book! wasnt sure at first becuz i was abit depressed when i finished ‘pieces’ because of Lilys death
i lovedd her she was amazing in so many ways! you saved one another!i cried so much wen i finished, god bless lily! and congrats james, ur an inspiration to many;) xx all the best
I’m not quite finished it but i think it is really good so far but i really couldnt handle the bit where he pulls his toe nail off and it nearly made me vomit. hahah feet freak me out to be honest
xx
I read A Million Little Pieces in high school and fell in love with the book. In around the middle of the book, you turn a page and there is just a scribble on the page, and it was so moving, it described the book without words and could not have been placed more perfectly. I have also read My Friend Leonard and Bright Shinny Morning. I love Frey’s writing style and his books in general. I really don’t care about the controversy about A Million Little Pieces being a lie, it is still a GREAT story. I would have to say his books have made an impact in my life. Does anyone know if he is writing another book? I truly hope so.
About five years ago I was given “A Million Little Pieces” and I still remember the look that person gave me when they handed the book to me. You know that look of pity and “maybe this will save you” kind of look. I was so mad that I threw it away without even finishing that back cover. I was moving halfway across the country because I am good at running, always have been… I hadn’t talked to my parents in six months and barely just graduated from high school. I almost didn’t graduate because I had missed so much school… however they let me graduate because I had straight A’s. I stated drinking when I was thirteen and I come from a long, long line of addicts. (Currently I can’t even find my brother and I think about where he is everyday.) I have resented my parents ever since I can remember and I have lost many friends and burned a lot of bridges because of my decisions. When I moved I had been doing drugs for about two years and when I got to where I was going I found someone who hooked me up.. Five months later I found him dead in my basement. He died of an overdose or a heart attack, they never really said which and he didn’t have family so no one cared. I was not close to him but I will never, ever forgot when I found him there. The shock hit so close to home that I was scared that was going to be me. I spent the next few years partying but I mostly drank and tried to stay away from drugs. That did not work as you could have guessed…. I have been sober for about four weeks and only because I can’t do anything about it. I just had an accident where I blacked out and I really have no idea what happened to me. One of the things I have always done is read.. and I was going through some things yesterday when I ran across this book. I honestly have no idea where it came from because the copy I was given I tossed the moment I could, mostly because I didn’t want to admit I had a problem and that is what this book talks about. Rehab… ha! I don’t need rehab. I started reading it and from the very beginning I think I related with everything James talked about. From his accident, to the 12 steps, a Higher Power, his relationship with his parents, to losing friends and a lover, and all the secrets and lies. My parents have been sober for a long time but I have always had this theory that they are not really sober because AA has taken over their lives. They ALWAYS make time for AA and have often had AA members around for holidays and family time. They go to as many as three meetings a week and volunteer their time at the rehab where they are from. Good for them but I HATE AA and what it has done for my relationship with them. They never have made time for me and they think I should go to AA. I don’t believe any of it and I will never subject myself to the 12 steps or a Higher Power. EVER. From “one addiction to another..” From the moment I got to this part of the book I felt like I had been understood for the FIRST time in my life!! “From one addiction to another..” Words that describe the way I have felt about my parents for so long… So many people have given up and just walked away from me and the others don’t really know how bad my situatiuon really is. I want to change my life but I don’t know how… I want a Leanard, and a Lilly, and a Hank, and so on… I don’t know how to get there… I want to say this book will change my life but I don’t like to make promises I can’t keep. I stayed up all night reading this book and thinking about my life.. I made a “bucket list.” Can you believe that?? I actually want to do things before I die, and I dont know how long it has been since I have thought about anything like that. Someone asked me awhile ago who I would want to meet if I could meet anyone in the world and all I could think of is that I want to meet someone that can help me with all of my unanswered questions. They asked me if that person with the answers was GOD and I laughed… I have been thinking about who that person would be for a long, long time. I might have just had a f#@ing moment of clarity (excuse my AA term) during this book and that person with the answers might be you James. I hope it is and I hope I can get to where I want to be.. I know you have changed many lives and I could not find anyone I look up to or admire more than you. By the way meeting you in on my bucket list so let’s see if I get there…. Thank you doesn’t begin to decribe….
Ok…just so I am clear…we have a “professional” psychotherapist recommending this book? Hopefully to friends and not clients. Also, this “professional” states that it gives her more insight as a professional? It is MADE UP! MAKE BELIEVE DOES NOT PROVIDE INSIGHT! Good Lord… please just post as some random person that just doesn’t know any better instead of embarassing the rest of us who actually read the books/research when we were in grad school. Geez!
To Kari…you are searching and good for you! Please go to some meetings, share, talk to someone who has some real clean time and can hold your hand and show you the way. If you don’t feel love and acceptance there, visit meetings until you do. You r in my prayers.
LOVE IT…Who really cares if it is all true or not, it’s an amazing book, those who read it love it, bull shit and all. I am glad some of the stuff was exagerated because it was brutal and the thoughts of him living this nightmare would have been terrible(why would anyone be mad because he may not have gone through some of this shit, are you sick….) the content is incredible and has inspired me to take control of some of the things in my own life through self control, we all have it. Love the book and have read My Friend Leonard and will read Bright Shinny Morning as soon as I get it and any other book he writes.
Man, I loved these books. I read AMLP a few days back and just had to go straight out and read the other two. Truth or fiction doesn’t matter to me: the books make me think; they make me hurt; they make me question my choices; and lastly, they entertain me. I am a James Frey FAN and I these books will be put into many of my friend’s hands in the future. I read his books right after reading On the Road ,Catcher and the Rye and Generation X and I must say the progression was very satisfying and Frey’s works stood up well against them. Looking forward to the next book!
Jon
I agree completely with jon. Frey makes you think about important aspects in life, and he makes you realize a couple of things. Such as the real definition of addiction: choice. Im very curious, however, of the significance behind the cover page. Why is there a hand covered in sprinkles? I have a few ideas, but am not entirely sure.
I actually meant the title significance… I know about the cover, the title I need some clarification on.
An incredible life changing story….If i had to use one word to describe the book it would have to be WOW.,.
I wish i could meet james frey… He helped me through so much
this is the most beautiful book i have ever read…. it has a mind of its own and i really respect the auther james and all of his hard work and effort put into it i have just finshed reading it for the seccond time and my friend lenord is great to
i think u should make a movie out of this book… just a suggestion
I have been through hell being a codependent involved with several drug addicts and still love one of them to this day…I read Frey’s A Million LIttle Pieces 5 times…I am a writer myself and found his “shoot-from-the-hip” style to be refreshing…and well, almost addicting. It helped me to understand what I could not understand about an addict and the things they do…not that that excuses their behavior, or mine, indeed, codependency is just as sick as the addict him/herself. I couldn’t find My Friend Leonard in used book stores, where I buy all my books, so I bought it on E-Bay and just started reading it…can’t wait to get back to it. As far as the supposed lies and/or embellishments? Who gives a shit? Anyone who knows ANYTHING about drug addiction knows that drug addicts are the most accomplished liars there are! There is still a very powerful story here, and at the core, the very heart…as far as I can tell, that is something one must live to describe…maybe he was still a liar when he wrote the book, like I said, who gives a shit? It took a lot of guts to strip himself naked and (thank you Mr. Frey) take responsibility for his actions and the pain he caused others, clearly running the opposite direction from the blame game…keep on keepin’ on James Frey, and if what you say about Lily is true, I want you to know that I am truly sorry that you went through that kind of pain and disappointment…I applaud you, and would love the opportunity to converse with you just once, even in writing…for those people who have nothing better to do but to look for the flaws they need to take the air out of another’s sails…I pity you. Step up to the plate and tell your story truthfully and see if others won’t find lies in it…it’s all perspective, is it not? My own mother accused me of “making up my childhood”, so as I write my book I’m wondering who, if anyone, would be sick enough to disect my life just to find something I saw as the truth from my perspective…it was after all, MY life, so what really matters is did Mr. Frey’s book do any good? HELL YEAH!!!! Hold on…James. God Speed…Shannon
I only read a million pieces earlier this month and could not wait to get to My Friend Leonard. Both books were super reads and because I fell so much for the relationships between James and Leonard i could not stop reading until finished. Thank you James for sharing, writing, doing what you do. I was able to connect with you and the Fury….everyone needs a Leonard.
I don’t really think there is anything left to say, people either hate it, or they consider the book their “bible”. I have my demons and nightmares and am dealing with my own “fury” to this very day. The difference between every other person who left a comment on this website and me, is that I don’t think telling people detail after detail of my life story is going to help any of the matters at hand. I don’t think they really care, maybe they will comment about it in their comment, and say ‘me as well’, or ‘I agree’. But the reality of the matter is that they don’t. They won’t ever really be able to relate to anyone, they may ‘understand’ my issues, or even you, James, they will never really know what it has been like and what you had to do to get to where you are or where you have been. I won’t be able to really know how they feel, and vice versa.
I read the book, and immediately new that everyone else who will or have read the books related to Lilly, or even you, but the person I find I relate to the most was John. Not with the sexual ninja thing, I found that quite humorous and it made me smile, but like him, I feel as though I will never recover.
“He has been broken beyond repair, wounded beyond the point of healing, abused beyond the point of recovery. He will never know happiness or joy, security or normalcy. He will never know pleasure, satisfaction, serenity, clarity, peace of mind or any semblance of sanity. He will never know trust or love.”
After he was ‘released back into the wild’ I found myself hoping, pleading that he may be mentioned again on the next page or the next chapter or anywhere really. But to find him pretty much dead and done for at the back of the book made me sad and disgruntled. And it is that which I feel I relate the most to him. I am broken, and shattered, and there are too many pieces for any human to try and put back together. I have done shitty things, and I have seen shitty things, I have heard and experienced shitty things. And this book gave me insight as to how I could maybe, just maybe find a light or an upside to things. I don’t believe in any kind of higher power either, I never have even though I was baptised and all the works. We live, then we die, and Michael’s wife is kind of right, not really, but I can see where she is comming from I suppose, if we all lived to simply procreate, to live and then die, then things would be easy, but that is not human nature. We make things extrmemly difficult, and we are drawn to fucking up. I am really trying, i’m actually trying to do better than try, and this book has really shown me a way how. The second I am done with My Friend Leonard and also even Bright Shiny Morning I don’t know what I will do, I have never been one to reread anything, but I guess I can make exseptions where it counts,
right?
I come from a pretty long line of dope smokers, crackheads, alcoholics, pretty much the works, and I want to change that line.
This is the most graphic portrail of an addict’s life. I related to every single feeling and emotion. Being an addict myself, I immediately connected with the book. Brilliant!
I am 15 year old girl, and I read this book, and it had such a strong impact on my life. I cried like unreal while reading this, and it made me think about everything I saw in ways unimaginable.
It was spiritual. I read the whole thing in four days. Four sleepless, restless, beautiful days.
James Frey, this was beautiful. You have a gift. True, pure, inspiration.
Despite what any critics say, I find this book a-m-a-z-i-n-g and truly inspiring. James Frey you have an amazing gift and don’t listen to the crude remarks, this novel was wonderful.
Hi James
After reading A Million Little Pieces two years ago, I was greatly moved and wrote a song about it. It seemed a natural response to the emotions it evoked in me at the time. You can listen to it at http://www.myspace.com/thespeedwellinvention
Let me know what you think.
Many thanks,
Adam
liar.. u bitch!
u know being a great writer doesn’t always have to be a liar! it would be so much better if u labeled ur first book as a novel, instead of a memoir. u’r name would rose forever. but look what u did to ur self. oh well let this be a lesson for all of us. honesty is more valuable than anything. btw, i guess u’r still great writer though
Hey James~I’m Shannon, the one who left the rather lengthy comment up above who read A Million Little Pieces 5 times (and probably will again)…wanted to say that I finished reading My Friend Leonard a few months ago and although I thought it was an awesome book written in one of the greatest writing styles I’ve ever seen (which is what I expected) I have to tell you…’don’t think I could read it again. How truly painful…just being on your site brings the book into full view again and it put that “lump” in my throat~what can I say? Still codependent, still feeling everyone else’s pain…can I suggest a “sequel” to A Million Little Pieces and tell us, your fans, how you went from the tragedy of Lily and Leonard to being married and having a child? I find myself unusually curious as to what your wife is like, how you met, etc., and I guess, to be honest, I’d like to read through some of the joy you’ve experienced since I feel like I know your pain almost intimately. I’ve never been through what you’ve been through, not even close…but I’ve endured the incredible pain that comes with knowing nothing but drug addicts for the last 7 years. I still love the one who’s in rehab, but I know I’ll probably never see him again, and it absolutely rips my heart to shreds. Why do I believe that? Because like so many drug addicts, even “recovered” ones, I believe he is trading one addiction for another right now…I know addicts who are clean now who I was really close to “back when”…put up with their bullshit, the fucked-up way they treated me, even when I tried one New Year’s Eve to help one of them get off of crank by cheering him, cleaning up his puke, watching him go through tears and laughter~the next day, he beat me up for my trouble. Clean now, along with a few others in that same circle of people, he refuses my phone calls, wouldn’t answer an e-mail I sent to him calling him on his bullshit because he has admitted that he needed “to make amends to me because he treated me like shit” to someone else…yet other than a half-hearted “I’m sorry” in a brief visit he has ignored me because I’m a supposed reminder of the way he once was…that SUCKS! Drug addicts, man, they don’t give a shit what they do to others through their addiction~they’ll drag anyone and everyone through their hell without a thought, but when they actually turn around, get clean and put their lives back together, they want to forget who their friends were when ASSHOLE was their “major” in the “college of life”…which makes me wonder if they’re really clean, or just going through the motions? When you got clean, your attitude was dead on target…put the mother fucker dead smack in the middle of their worst, put some dope and alcohol in front of them and the people they used to get stupid with and see if they can stay clean…if those people are in some way blaming me for their crap, then I think I should at least have that one opportunity to tell them that they’re still full of shit, clean or not! I want to write to you and hope I can find an e-mail address on this website, but if you read this and you know I can’t, (because it IS your website after all) please write to me at fuhgedaboudit@peoplepc.com…PLEASE? I cry as I write this because the pain is just that intense…and so is the anger. HOLD ON JAMES, you are AS REAL AS IT GETS…lies, or no lies. The proof is in the story…one that can ONLY be told by a truly fucked-up addict, their thoughts, their pain…A MILLION LITTLE PIECES is the BEST BOOK I’VE EVER READ simply because of how HONEST IT IS…it’s as simple as that. Fuck Oprah and all the rest of the people who just have to protect their “image” by disecting someone else. You should still be on her Book Choice list, or whatever the fuck she calls it. So who was more righteous anyway? Her, for saving her hide at your risk, or you for once again, stepping up to the plate leaving yourself open for ridicule and criticism? She’s got enough money anyway. And didn’t she pick your book because she really liked it, because she, just like millions of us were absolutely DRAWN to what you had to say and how you said it? Yes. Isn’t that what it’s all about?
Hey James, wouldn’t it suck if we found out that the Hokey Pokey really is what it’s all about?
Thanks for reading, if you did and keep on keepin’ on~I wish you peace, love, and some way over-due joy. I respect you and how you dealt with your shit…maintaining, no matter what that it was, is and always will be your shit. You’ve come a long way baby…write, write, write…more, more, more. That’s wat you’re here for anyway…obviously. Some have it like that…others? They look for ways to destroy it because they don’t have it like that…PERIOD. No wonder Leonard wanted you to be the one he called “MY SON! MY SON!” People in his Business didn’t get wealthy by being stupid.
Shannon
Hi James
I don’t know if I’ve been under a rock for a couple of years but I just read your beautiful book. It really struck deep down into my soul, as a person who has lived with alcoholics my whole life I finally began to see through their eyes. This book is truly inspirational and I do not care what anyone has to say about it, it really woke me up. I cried for you and Lily but I guess in the end her pain was finally healed and she could have never functioned wholly in this life, she truly was broken into a million little pieces. Leonard showed me good, the life he led and who he was made him truly beautiful inside and out. James you told a beautiful, tragic story of your life and I know I’m one of the millions of people across the globe who has truly been touched by your work and life. Thank you James
Hi James, I’ve read a million little pieces (started reading it the 2nd time this summer), bright shiny morning, and my friend leonard and own all of them. I just finished My Friend Leonard and all I could think about after I finished it was what an amazing writer you are. To deeply move someone so much.. I read the book in 2 days. I don’t see what the big deal is about the million little pieces controversy.. who cares. It kind of made me mad that society would even make it such a big deal. I’m sure you’ve been the cause for so many people’s changes for the better. A few details shouldn’t bring all that down. But I know if I could choose to meet anyone every, it would be you. I love your writing style so much. The way I describe it to people is “writing the way you think – ignoring grammar and cussing all over the place” I wish I had a highlighter when I was reading.. there’s so many quotes I would highlight. There’s so many lessons and like, values that are put in the best words. All of those books were powerful. After finishing each one, I felt like I had a different outlook on life. All of them made me cry and I can’t describe how much emotion I have for these books. They make you think so much and reconsider yourself and ask yourself so many questions. Ah! I can’t explain it.. I love all of them. I want to have as happy a wedding as Maddi in bright shiny morning. I’m going to quit rambling, but I really would love love lovee to meet you one day.
Thanks for writing the best books ever!
Thank You So Much.
Im in the middle of reading a million little peices and as amazing as i think it is and incredibly well written i think its totally fucked up on way to many levels that some of the information thats presented is false.
ive been in rehab for addiction and i know so many people who have completely fucked up and struggle with forgiving themselevs for what they have done and so fabricate things is just plain and simply messed up. not cool at all!
What an amazing book thank you for writing it I enjoyed every page – only learnt it was not true when I finished it.
Does not matter it is an amazing piece of work well done you.
It has made me think about addictions and habits some of what you write is so very profound your thinking and the relationship the parents. Excellent food for thought.
I look forward to readign your other books – keep up the good work.
Carol
I am more than half way through ‘a million little piece’ and was thinking my god you, you have to give this bloke some kudos for overcoming all of the things he has, and then i go on a search engine and find that alot of the book is not even real! I dont agree with a lot of the comments made so far, i think it does matter if there are alot of points which are total fiction, you dont write to say a book is totally non-fiction only to find that quite alot of it is!! There are no disclaimers in the book anywhere to say that ‘ certain parts of this book is made up totally to keep the reader entralled’ I mean what is the point of writing a book about ‘your’ life and the shit you have faced and overcome only to make up half of it!!
I do agree that the book is well written and i will probably read more of James’ work. I am in the UK so i havent seen the Oprah show where she grates him, but no doubt he probably deserved some of it for the fibs he has told in his ‘non-fiction’ book about his addictions and criminal past!!!!!!!
“a million little pieces” is by far one of the most amazing books i have ever read! i have read the book at least twice a year since i purchased it, and i’ve found that even though i’ve read it a hundred times, and know exactly what happens and when it happens, the story never gets old.. every time i read it, it’s like i’m reading it for the first time! personally i don’t care if it’s fiction or non-fiction, (and those of you who do care, as far as i’m concerned, you can just get back on your high horse find a nice dark quiet place to be alone, and go f*@k yourselves..) the story is so powerful that the label of “what type of book it is” shouldn’t matter, and shame on you to all of those who think it does!
i think you are a genius and i respect you for who you are and what you do.. thank you mr. frey for writing this amazing book that has changed my life!
A Million Little Pieces is one of the worse books I’ve read in a long, long, long time. The author’s style of repeating himself repeating himself repeating himself is sloppy and primitive. The book only has “force” because on every page there are numerous curses and lots of swearing. These are cheap stylistic tricks to grab the reader’s attention and try to add punch to the text. Had the author been more concise and to the point, he could have forgone the annoying repetition. Had he been better able to elegantly express himself all the swearing, which gets tired and old very quickly could have been left out. This book doesn’t appeal to intelligent professionals, not because of its content, but because of the poor style and taste in which it was conceived and written.
I am an intelligent professional, and it appealled to me.
James i love this book to bits, i thought it was a page tuner could not put it down, i also have got My Friend Leonard they are just such good books i am ging to get Bright Shiny Morning and hoping it will be as good as the other 2, but the way i am thinking i think it will be cant wait to a get it and get stuck in to it xoxoxo
I really really want to know, if Lily was an actual person? I am so devastated to hear that she died? Do you have a picture of her?
And have you ever talked to the person you refer to as “her with the arctic eyes” anytime after getting out of rehab?
Btw, great book and i love it
I work in the book industry. A Million Little Pieces is obviously Lit. The source material may come from reality, but this concept is not new. I think it was simply a bad idea to market it otherwise. Saying that, I would like to add that I pretty much understand the decision from a marketing point of view. Imagine the book in manuscript form. It’s a bold new voice but it’s subject matter is grim. It’s 2003. A lot is going on.
New author. Old subject. Keep in mind people outside the publishing industry don’t know yet that James Frey is a genius writer. Got to get this to people etc..I can see why it was marketed as a Memoir. Recovery is what the book is about if you had to break it down and it would probably market better as a Menoir than Lit even though that’s where his work belongs -in the literature section of book stores next to his contemporaries.
I’ve seen this book filed in Recovery and Self Help sections. The sentiment is nice in a way but confusing. If William Burroughs had cleaned up at the end of Junkie would it be filed in Recovery instead of Lit?
I hate having to convince people to read his work. He is important.
Okay…I just want to say, I can’t stand Oprah, particularly after the way she berated you on national TV. I myself am a recovering addict, and I think that your book is courageous and inspiring. Trying to remember particular details of a life like that is bloody near impossible, I know.
Thank you for this, my friend…
it got me through 8 long months in treatment…
JZ
There will never be a more true account of what it is to live or be an addict in this life. I first read this book when I was incarcerated and let me just tell you that I swore I would never want to live the life that I at one point had but I have to be honest after reading this book I came to realize that it matters none where you have been its what you do with the experience of where you have been and how open your eyes are to where you are headed to never take anything for granted and never forget cuz you are all YOU HAVE EVRE BEEN.
I’d just like to say that i’m and alcoholic and an addict. I loved this book! I don’t really give a fuck if some of it is his created character of himself or the actual events.
I’ve been through addiction and I know that what he speaks of is true in the most important aspect. His feelings!
The American media shark pit is full of the worst kind. Media manipulation is the WORST, so how can they suddenly turn around and start to point fingers.
What’s fucked up in my opinion is fabricating REAL NEWS to manipulate political opinion. Which happens so much in the States.
Fuck Oprah and Fuck Larry King.
What an amazing book. I am an English Literature teacher and subsequently a huge book nerd. I would recommend this book to any person anywhere. I could not put it down and was blown away by the writing style and the stream of consciousness techniques used and it was just a perfect book. I don’t think it matters one bit if some of it is embellished. This is the type of book that makes you want to crawl into the writer’s shoes and be there with him, just because he is so remarkable. I am intensely impressed with James Frey and cannot wait to read more of his work.
there’s so much i could say but i rather keep it short and simply say
you’ve changed my life.
thank you.
I felt terrible when I read that Lily died. I still do feel terrible. No one deserves a life like that and it just a shame that there are probably others out there that can relate to her life. It was a great read though and I plan on reading My Friend Leonard.
- John
i carnt put this book down, honest i brought it a few weeks ago and i have to read it, the best book iv read in years, james honestly. carry on the awsome work!!!
xxxx
p.s, youve changed my life through this book, helped me through hard times recently. i guess thanks. i wish to read my firend leonard very soon, im looking for it everywhere. xxx
I am a 23 year old Australian who hadn’t read a book for 6 years before reading “A Million Little Peices”, and i am certainly not usually one to leave a comment on a website. A friend recommended it and i have never been so inspired or felt such emotion from reading in all my life.
Before now i was largely unaware of the struggle addicts go through on a day to day basis and i’d like to say that all reformed addicts are an inspiration to everyone.
I’d also like to say that i miss Lilly
Thankyou James and i look forward to reading “My Friend Leonard”
Awesome, awesome book! I went into it knowing all of the controversy surrounding the fictional/embellished parts of the story, it was just such a strong book that at the end it didn’t matter.
I can understand the purists who think that only the TRUTH can be acceptable in this kind of story. But I also believe that the essence of your book embodies the TRUTH, and the way your story put a tight grip around my heart was undeniably thruthful.
If it weren’t such a terrific book, I wouldn’t bother commenting on a site which is already full of comments.
your book is an inspiration to live, to hold on, to stand on what you firmly believe on, listen to yourself and to live life without being judgmental. your book will be the “bible” to my life in times of darkness. my copy is full of corner folded pages and highlighted sentences. I believe in god but i can relate to what you say. Your book speaks to me, it rings true.
Looking forward to “My Friend Leonard” Thank you.
Ok I’m Izzeh McMeans! I go to rehab were doing the 12 step thing except we started with making a song and stuff! I only have to stay there for 5 hours a day since im still 16 in 12th grade and a student then I have therapy also but anyways forget that but this book related so much (: I can’t wait to read my friend leonard (:
an incredible, anti addiction book teaches people to get addicted to book. once you start it makes you addict till you end with the last page scared did i skipped any page,
amazing editorial and discriptive which makes every event being happened in front of you.
i just got finished reading a million little pieces a few minutes ago, i read all day. Then i did some research to followup what i suspected may not be accurate. Im glad i didnt look it up until after because fiction or not, it really is a great representation of modern writing, of addiction, and of human condition. I particularly enjoyed the bits of Tao. Also lilly was lovely, and i prefer to believe that ever second of lilly text was entirely accurate. keep it up james, im on to your new fiction next!
I would just like to say if there were or were not any discrepancies in the book, talking as an ex drunk and heroin addict, there is no way that he couldn’t of sailed very close to every detail in that book. James is an absolute genius, I have read all his books and can’t wait for his next……
I loved A Million Little Pieces, and being something of a luddite, I had not heard about any of the controversy. It so clearly describes the draw of addictive substances. I have to ask though — was he lying about his state when he arrived at rehab? Why is his face unscarred?
I have just read ‘A Million Little Pieces’. Im going through one of the worst times of my life and have found James and his book a huge source of inspiration. I’m dissapointed I have finished it but I couldn’t put it down.. I’m looking forward to reading ‘My Friend Leonard’. The way it’s written is so raw and seems to be straight from his mind and heart – it is what it is.
The end of the story and realisation that even after such a huge and positive accomplishment, there was still so much devastation and sadness. But James got through it.
Thank you for sharing your story James.
James, what an accomplishment! Stunning!
I’m 16 and I bought A Million Little Pieces a few days ago. I don’t know what made me pick it up, but I’m so glad I did! Your style of writing and your story had me hooked. I couldn’t put your book down until I’d finished reading it and I’d read it again and again and again. It is beautiful.
Thank you for sharing your story this way. It is truely brilliant. I love it i love it i love it! This is the only book of yours that I’ve read so far, but I have to say that you are now my favourite author of all time (my previous loyalties lay with the likes of Stephen King and Margaret Atwood). It is the best book I have read in a long time. No other story has moved me this way. I suspect My Friend Leonard will be just as good! Keep writing and I’ll keep reading.
WOW no matter what anyone els says i say wow!
best book i’ve ever read. could relate to alot of events and feelings throughout. im trying to correct my current situation with the positive influence i received from this book.
this story changed my life.
ah another beliver the the AA systems sucks. both my adoptive sister and my deceased fathers wife ( my mother died ) are alcoholics. they have been attending AA mettings for 25 years while never getting past step 4. Both cannot apologize to me for the incredible hurt they have inflicted on myself and my family. my fathers widow, i swear she killed my father by her black outs..He found out on a Friday he had cancer and was dead on monday. She is now a millionaire and drunk as a skunk. My adoptive sister, is MIA, since 2004 and I am relieved that I will never see her again. In fact,she meet her husband while both of them were in rehab, he does heroin, and no joke, he became an intaker for the rehab center…while on heroin. obviously none of them really wanted a addictive free life. i just thank God, I’m done with the drama style life, and constant yells for help, while drinking their favorite drink. Yes I did help for countless, thankless, nightmaresh years. I feel nothing for those who arent strong enough to help themselves. In fact they disgust me.
A million little pieces is the best book i have ever read, by far. With every page i turned i got more and more of a sense of what this life was like. Most people see addicts and say they should just quit and that they’re stupid. James did a wonderful job of portraying in exact detail of just how difficult this life really is. Way to go, James! you changed my life, for the best. I recommend this book to everyone i know.
The AA Big Book has more fictional elements than any of James Frey’s books do.
The only difference? James Frey’s “program” works. AA’s doesn’t.
I just finished reading A Million Little Pieces. It was a bit hard to get into, and there isn’t too much ‘action’ or should I say ‘events’. However I grew very close to the characters. You begin to learn their hearts desire and how much certain achievements and people mean to them. I cried when James and Leonard say Goodbye, as well as a few more times in the book. And James’ final test literally gave me chills. I recommend this book!
My young adult son received this book from a friend and after reading it, suggested that I read it too because in his words “It’s that good”. I agree. Despite the controversy regarding the validity of the story, I found it absolutely troubling, inspiring and heart wrenching. Critics, you just keep criticizing, it won’t make a bit of difference…this is a powerful and moving book.
yeah hey so i just read a million little peices yeah i love it.. though i herd that on ooprah a while back you said you made the hole thing up?
James.. You probably are not going to read this by yourself but I say it anyway.. I’m from Holland. I have read your book, In Duizend Stukjes (That’s the Dutch version), many times.. A few weeks ago I was in a bookstore, and I found the original one, A Million Little Pieces, in English. I LOVE this one even more more more!
I don’t care if it’s true or made up.. It doesn’t make a difference of how your book changed my thoughts.. I really like your style.. I heard you say in an interview there were book’s that infected your life.. You certainly changed mine.
I know my grammer isn’t the best, but i know you understand what i want to say, and that’s the most important..
I just finmished reading A Million Little Pieces. I think even though it wasn’t completely true, it makes people think and it will definately push people away from drugs. I thought it was brilliant. I have siblings who have done drugs in the past and I’m making them read this book so they can get an idea of how awful life can be if they continue to the hardcore stuff. This book was very moving and I loved it. I am going to continue to read your books. Thank you.
As above, I have no idea if James Frey reads these comments.
I don’t care if any part of A Million Little Pieces was made up: I feel like it’s a book that makes people rethink what they know about addiction. More so than any other addiction book, this book really moved me. I don’t take drugs and I don’t drink alcohol, but this book made me truly and wholly empathise with you, and it has made me respect my body and mind more.
I read this book at a very emotionally difficult time in my life, and it put everything into perspective.
Mr Frey, thankyou for writing this book: I know you’ve shaped many people’s lives for the better because of it, and the comments on this page only scratch the surface.
This book has changed my life: this is why authors write and this is why people read.
Carol
Hi James,
i hope you read this, i have just finished A million little pieces……… truely inspiring account of your fight through your addictions. You have opened my eyes widely and i have been through every emotion reading this book. I have laughed, cryed and felt anger for you.I have recommened your book to everyone i know I want to wish you all the best for your future. RIP Lilly & Lenoard!
JADE X
god this book rocks im not done with it and i was pissed when i was looking through the comments and saw that lilly died… ouch i haven’t even gotten that far so at least i know what to expect farther into the book ..hehe well afer im done reading this i’ll buy your other novels
This is the most stunning book i read lately god im glued to it:)
once again thanks for writing such a bad ass book
*luv yah*
TANYA
I have just written a 223 word comment that I was about to post on this page, but then for obvious reasons decided not to post it. But I just want to say (in fewer words than before) how much of an inspiration and hero I see James as, his books got me through this last year because I knew how insignificant my problems were compared to the ones James had and managed to live through! I am a 14 year old girl and because of him I already know what I want to do with my life. I want to be there for people who desperately need help (like James did) so I’m going to take psychology to be a psychiatrist and work in a rehab centre. James you are truly an amazing human being and I hope you are proud of yourself and your achievements. (sorry this is so long)
Hi James, if there’s any chance you’re reading this I just want to say, you are the most talented writer I have ever come across, and even though this book might not have been entirely true, it moved me and that really is what matters. I don’t care about the label, and I dont care if all the things are true or not, I care about your style of writing, that makes the reader relate to what you’ve gone through. And as quoted on the back of the book, “If someone doesn’t like this book they can go f*** themselves!” (or something like that.)
I’m looking forward to more books from you. You’re my hero!
James I really liked your book!I think it is really good! I am looking forward to reading My Friend Leonard.
I live in England, in Liverpool, I saw your book in a shop, I had never heard about you before. I am glad I bought it because it is worth to read.
I have just known that you lived in Sao Paulo in Brazil and I really happy to known that you have been in my country!
Paola P.
I Just finished readin a million little pieces and it was one of the best books I’ve read (I’ve read a lot of books). It was raw and I think regardless of the fact that a few things were embellished I do believe that the feelings are honestly portrayed. It was truely amazingly written and people aren’t appreciating its litterary value when only evaluating it on the ‘oprah scandal.’ I think James Frey is an incredible author and deserves praise for his courage to truely and beautifully express his emotions regardless if the events weren’t true. Whether you call it a memoirs or novel it is a book I think everyone should read. I’m very excited to read the next books and I hope he continues writing because he truely is a gifted writer.
i am still reading the book and i am totally amazed .. i like the way james can express every single emotion .. and how he makes me feel it..
its a great book .. cant wait to come back from work to finish it..
an amazing,incredible book..anyone who has felt broken and wished for a better life will find inspiration in frey’s story..
Dear James,
I am not going to address the fact-fiction part. I am from India and most of our culture/religion is based on myths and legends. But each of those stories comes with a lesson to make life better. So, life or legend, if it can bring about change – it is to be appreciated.
All I say is that if it touched the heart of so many people, as it did me, then I’d rather forget the story and concentrate on the lesson.
regards,
GV
I am new to working with drug users and this has shown me a truth about addiction. Also it was real enough to impact upon me the reality of an addiction; thank you for defying the norm and providng me with something to think about. And also on personal level i am intrigued about Tao and hope it exists. Thank you!
I read this book just after the whole controversy thing happened – which I never really looked into – and have just read it again. It is an amazing, inspiring book and I have always taken the viewpoint that it does not matter whether he exaggerated certain parts, that the underlying message is still the same. However, for the last few days I have looked further into the article from “the smoking gun” and also into the oprah interview and unfortunately since then my viewpoint has changed. I now believe that James Frey is too unreliable to be able to believe anymore in his book, the intensity of his addiction, or any message he is trying to portray. I understand that many people have said that Oprah was very harsh toward him in their interview, however I would strongly recommend that after reading this book, you also read then article from “the smoking gun” which you can find on their website or by googling James Frey. You cannot make an informed decision until you have looked at both sides, and as much as I wanted to believe in this book I just cannot deny the amount of lies that were uncovered and how they affect several major storylines in the book. I’m so glad I found this website as I have needed to get this off my chest – I do hope that just because my comment is not in support of this book that it won’t get blocked.
Thank you for seeing through the B.S. Most of the people on this website seem to adore him and dont care if things were truthful or not. To those like me that went to school with the “real”girls we lost that year, to their family and friends who grieved for them and still miss them today….it matters. The facts and only the facts should have been written or nothing at all. He made more money than I will in a lifetime, but at least I will die knowing I am an honest person.
i admire you darlin.
ps, Oprah is stupidddddddd!
Waw! Only just found out that the book A Million Little Pieces is fiction.
I guess that through selling it as a memoir, it has more of an effect. People who are suffering from drug addictions can relate to it, as they will believe James got through his addiction, and it will give them hope.
I love the book
I wrote a book myself called “Last Seen in Bangkok” about a guy who gets mixed up in the wrong (or possibly right) things in Thailand. I read a lot and I’m hard to please.. A Million pieces ha moved me to the point that I want to write and congratulate the author on delivering such a wonderful piece of work. Every page was a fascianating pleasure !
i think this book was just simply amazing. everything i read was so heart felt. i don’t really care about what the media said, just that they were wrong. it’s still a great read and thank you james for writing this book!
James Frey’s book a million little pieces was one of the best books i have ever read…. ya so what he exaggerated a bit i dont know of one person who hasn’t in their life at one time or another. A million little pieces is very inspirational and very eye opening for teenagers who would read this and people who would read this book would have an idea about how rehab works and how much strength it takes to overcome an addiction, alcoholism. James Frey exaggerateshis jail timr and the way that Lilly kills herself because for one- it helps with the story it makes it more interesting and two- he probably didnt want to give every little piece of his life away ina book and three- about Lillys death he actually has respect for her family to not say how she did it exactly until people started proding and telling hum that he’s a liar and he embaressing Oprah. what the heck… as i said before he’s a an excellent author and no matter what anyone says he has a brillient mind and he has an amzaing strength to be able to go through the things he went through and he pulled oput of it clean and sober that should make people proud not embaressed. so James Frey you have become one of my favourite authors just ny one book… your strength to be able to through an addiction like that, as i would know is really hard and you did it so congradulations.
You inspired me to write again. Thank you, so much.
i just finished reading this book. i thought it was phenominal. i thought james did an excellent job. it was one of the most touching, though slightly disturbing books i’ve ever read. i literally couldnt put it down from the moment i picked it up til i was finished. then proceeded to read it again. i read the reviews on it and think they are all rubbish. he is a writter who told his story. simple as that.cant wait to read “my friend leonard”. excellent job frey. 100%behind you. all the way.
I found Oprahs comments disgusting. Why does it matter if certain parts were fabricated? It doesnt make the story of addiction and recovery any less difficult to tell. The book was compelling from the start, one of the best I have ever read.
No matter how much of this book is fact or fiction the book “A Million Little Pieces” and “My Friend Leonard” helped me though some of my roughest days as an addict. There arent enough books like this out there and oh how I wish there were! I love them!
Okay, so I read “A Million Little Pieces” a while ago, and am now reading it agian for a second time, although I have never experianced any major addictions like many people and him, I am appaled at peoples comments regarding his embellishments. Though I feel terribly for the family who was hurt in the train crash, it wasn’t like he belittled the family or what they were going through, though it may not have been true about how long he stayed in prison he was adding some dramatic affect. The heart of the story, his addiction and his recovery is for the most part true, and that message is being lost in all this hype and controvercy. He overcame alot and thats what people should be focusing on.
Hi, I read a million little pieces years ago, before all of the oprah stuff etc. I was in a book shop with my best friend, she was looking for a book about cancer and diet for her mum who had just been diagnosed. I had dreamt the night before about a book coivered in spots, that fell off when i picked it up, just like the cover of this book. i have read everything since, i think that regardless of its basis in non-fiction or not, these books teach a powerful life lesson, often neglected, your life uis yours, your mistakes are yours, your triumphs are yours.
does anyone remember the name of the treatment facility he went to? hazelton?
I too read the book before the fact or fiction controversey. Doesn’t matter. As the parent of a heroin addict, this wasan eye opener and also a message of hope. not all of them are. just read the nic sheff book, after reading his father’s book. leftm e feelig hopeless. frey’s is wonderful. but trying to know what would be the next place to send me son if he relapses again. what is considered to be ‘the best’???
You are an amazing author, never thought that I’d feel like that through words. I am freaking speechless about the teeth chapter, I felt the pain in mine, so intense, your books -the whole 3 of them- are PERFECT, damn anyone who says anything other than that, you are a HERO, YOU ARE A HERO, A Role Model.
I wish You and Your family the best. You are a wonderful Person =)
P.S: PLEAAASEEEE COME TO EGYPT MR FREY =) PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
Dear James, I picked up “A million little pieces” holiday bound at the airport this year. I am an alcoholic with 2 years sobriety and have been grappling with increasing dissalusionment with AA. After reading your book I felt relieved that I am not alone in my thinking and stronger in my conviction that the 12 step programme is not the only way to sustain sobriety.
In early sobriety I diligently followed advice, accepted a sponsor, read the big book and generally did what I was told. In fairness, I felt pretty wretched then and AA undoubtedly helped me in the early stages. I then embarked on the 12 steps; step one – yep, step two – maybe, step three – no way no how I cant and wont do it. End of steps. I separated from my sponsor following a dispute over some very non alcohol related decisions in my life and was advised urgently to find a replacement as quickly as possible or else…something terrible would happen?? I declined to do so agreeing that if I meet someone who has “something that I want and who I aspire to be like” I would indeed ask them to help me and continued to attend meetings. Here I became disenchanted for the following reasons;
Higher Power – all occurances are traced back to the workings of. Be it finding a tenner at the bus stop or loosing a job, the HP is at large,how else can the many “coincidences” that occur in AA be explained.
The Catch Phrases – eg “life beyond your wildest dreams” …”I used to think my wildest dreams were fame, fortune and my own yacht but now I couldnt ask for more than to walk in the park and smell the roses” .. just as well.” The best is yet to come”; its always about to come, it never happens and if you do display happiness in a meeting woe betide you, you are heading for a fall.
The idea that alcoholics are special and not like ordinary people at all. Any normal behaviours and emotions are given an elevated status “because I’m an alcoholic”.
Alcoholism is a disease – as you discuss.
People lying about their sobriety.
The holier than thou approach to the “programme” and the idea that if you are not following it you are not properly sober, just a dry drunk as if there are various levels of sobriety to be achieved, graduating at the 12th step when you become a master in sobriety and a sponsor.
People pitying non-alcoholics when they behave badly because they dont have a programme in their lives, then saying “thank god I have a programme because I dont know how to live otherwise”. Just because you are alcoholic doesnt mean you were never taught right from wrong or that your common sense has been erased.
The promotion of fear and avoidance of alcohol; “Dont go to wet places unless you have a reason”, “If you keep going to the barbers you will get a haircut” “watch out for that hand gel, mouthwash and wine gums (they say “wine” on them).
Every time I have expressed my doubts at a meeting, someone has taken me aside. “Have you got a sponsor yet?” no. “Have you done the 12 steps?” no. “Dont worry, I found them a bit daunting at first too, you’ll get it in time, I’ll say a prayer for you…etc” Arrgghh!
On my holiday I went to the bar every night, because I wanted to. I refused alcohol because I’ve decided not to drink it anymore because I’m alcoholic. I danced, because I can, and I read your book and felt better. Thanks!
i love a million little peices…i am 12 years old and ihate books but i decided to read it and i LOVED IT
Amazing.
Truly Wonderfull.. its so addicting and i love his writing style
i just finished my friend leonard too
i love them.
This book is trully amazing, it isnt just about adictions but about life itself, I suffer from axiety and have even been able to relate through that to your book. Please keep writting. Can’t wait to read Bright Shiny Morning. I hope to one day open my own publishing company and publish books like yours. Your a truly beautiful writter.
Thank you.Thank you for sharing that little bit of yourself with the world and I’m sorry that not everyone appreciates it. It saddens me to see websites such as A Million Little Lies. The people that support sites like that don’t deserve the gift you shared. Your story was your interpretation of events, and what is truth but a perception? A Million Little Pieces was an inspiring story of one man’s battle with addiction. You created a character that was honest, a character that displayed great strength when others would have crumbled under the pressure. James’ flaws made him touchable, his strong will, admirable. I mourned James’ losses and cheered his triumphs. You write beautifully.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful mind.
Brilliant writer so far,really enjoy reading AMLP and looking forward to read other too.I will recommend this book to everyone addicts or not and whether some facts are disputed still you capture one mind right through the end,thank you James.
Josh
AWESOME book. I laughed and cried while reading it….everyone’s reality to the same situation is different…and i hope this book turns a few heads to the reality of the feelings of many addicts!
Just finished million little pieces. I am 39 yrs. old and never read a 400 plus page book ever. I am not much of a bookworm, besides the required reading of books in school. This book was like nothing i ever read or attempted to read. I am still struggling with addiction and this book really is making me take a hard look at myself to finally smarten up. I have wanted to make changes year after year. This book isnt the reason for me to finally change, like i found god or something but it is more ammunition for me to do it! Thanks James, this book was powerfull for me.
Very hard to believe that’s it’s true story. It was definitely a page turner.
Fiction or not I found your book frighteningly hard to put down and read it in one marathon sitting on a Saturday. (I read fast). Brilliant, pulls no punches and rips at the emotions. Will definitely read My Friend Leonard and Bright Shiny Morning.
True or false? who an earth cares??? A Million Little Pieces and My Freiend Leonard are undoubtedly my favourite reads of all time (alongside Harry Potter ofcourse!) i was given a hand me down book from my brother who had recieved it 5th down the line from its original owner, every one of whome had inscribed the book with a small comment and date they finished reading. I kept to tradition and passed it along to a friend who then in turn gave it to her dad, so out of the 8 of us (at least) we all LOVED it! and i will one day get my own copy and read it all over again.
just my my own copy to read again and a copy as a christmas gift for someone else
I have just finished reading this book. It was very interesting. I have pointed out that all its positive outcomes and the revealed social concerns are already founded in the Coran and NOT the Tao. Unfortunately, Mr. Frey was not aware of God’s Real Book. I agree with him about the fact that the Bible is nothing more than an ordinary book written by ordinary people with total contradiction with our real world concerns such as the alcoholism, drugs and all sort of addiction which are all found in ISLAM the free religion for free people. May peace
and love <3 be upon all of you guys.
I just wrote a long comment on the Bright sunny Morning page. I’m 77 and hope that in the next 30 years that I plan on living that James Frey keeps me reading and thinking. I have started reading and studying the Tao. So I’m at the bottom of the comments on BSM page.
Emma
Definetly have to read my friend leonard now! awesome book. loved it! great themes and characters, lots of little hints in the book that are fun to find and notice in the end and just relating some topics from the beginning that are talked about all the way to the end. it would’ve been even better if james wrote more after he found out that lilly hanged herself. i wonder what he did. i think she couldnt wait for her anymore and after finding out that her grandmother passes away it definetly got to her and she just couldnt take it anymore. lilly was a character that always needed someone by her side after she went to the rehab place. and her mothers a bitch. i hope she rots in hell.
the bit when you had to sit on your hands in your room waiting to find out the fate of you and lilly was so inspiring to me i cant thank you enough….so many times, so many ways, so many different people have tried to give me some kind of inspiration to give up crack cocaine…and you come up with “strenght comes from defiance…defy your mind, defy your feelings, defy your addictions..defy mother fucker defy!” ive got that on a big poster on my notice board in my kitchen, and every time i get the urge i go read that and it gives me the strenght to not use…THANK YOU SOOO SOOOO MUCH JAMES. X I LUV YA. XXXXXXXXXXX
And there I was thinkin I understood addiction! For once I was blind but now I can see. Thanks James.
I am very excited about this book. I’d love to meet someday and talk to him. I admire him. what I felt reading this book can not be described in words. I love it .. !!!!!!!
I strongly appreciate the feeling that james created in me, and the way he envolved me with the story. I think that his wisdom, his pesonality and his bareness in moving through any detailare what has attracted me more than any other issue, but I doubt in the reallity of the story, during the story whenever I thought that it is a real story stress, fear and worry took all my soul and mind, fear of what people of the story are doing now, stress of mental healings which should have been applied to the people specially lily who was indeed fragile, what if I could know that the end is as good as the end of the book.
Dear James Frey,
I’d like to thank you for writing, A Million Little Pieces. Your book really gave me insight into the world ,and opened my eyes to all the imperfections that society so carefully tries to shields their children from.
I know there were rumors speculating whether your book was a true story or not. But who has the right to judge? The book was creative and extremely realistic. I cannot say I have had a personal connection like that before, but in some way I feel like I could understand what you were describing in your book.
I first started to read your book when it first came out. Being only in 6th grade at the time, I could not fully grasp your story. But the parts of the book that i could understand, showed me a world that was far from perfect. It taught me some new words, ideas, and struggles that i hadn’t yet heard or seen before, in the sheltered world I lived in.
But as i grew older and the years passed i decided to pick up the book again. I thought, maybe this time I could understand it better. This time i could get even more out of the book than before. And since I knew a lot more about what was going on, the book again, showed me a the part of the world a 14 year old girl wouldn’t dare to venture into. I think it is easier to connect with writings that are about pain, love and suffering because they are emotions everyone feels.
By this time i had lost 3 uncles, 2 grandparents. It’s a different type of pain that you faced in the book for the most part. But the way you described all the events that took place in that point in your life, any one could feel like they were with you.
Your a great writer. Fiction or non-fiction your stories open the eyes of the young and old. It certainly did for me.
Sincerely,
Olivia Guillocheau
I just finished “A million little pieces” and I loved it. I could hardly stop reading. I’m very happy to have “My friend Leonard” too, so I can start reading that now.
I love the style of writing, straight forward, clear and direct. I was amazed to read here that part of it is fiction, because it doesn’t read like that.
Kind regards (from the Netherlands)
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James Frey.. You inspire me completely. I love to read your books. Not only are your story lines extremely engaging, but your voice is ultimately intriguing. You write so real, and fluently. I could see you say the words, if it wasn’t for the vivid pictures you put in my mind. In “A Million Little Pieces” when you spoke of your special meeting places with Lilly, and when you described the train station and crack house from where you saved Lilly, I had such an in depth picture in my head. I could almost see every speck of grim on the walls, and smell the human waste. You inspire me. Your like a muse to me.. haha I also want to let you know that your words helped me through some shit. My brother is a meth addict, and I never understood his world until I read your book. I always knew how addictive drugs are, but you put in place the mind set of person on drugs. I appreciate you sharing your stories with the world, and I’m sure you have helped many people understand the world of addiction. Thanks <3
I am 17 from Scotland, and I had never heard of you and randomly happened to come across the book from a friend who recieved it as a present. I greatly enjoy books that delve into the way people think and I greatly enjoyed a million little pieces. It doesn’t matter that all of it isn’t true as there are a lot of books deemed fact which are not, simply because a non fiction writer can add something untrue in and no one would be any wiser. I also agree fully that the 12 steps etc doesn’t always work from knowing addicts and that you can really only recover by making your own decision not to drink/take drugs etc.
It was a refreshing look on addiction, as brutal and harrowing as it was. Wonderful.
A million little pieces – it is my all time favorite book, maybe one of these days I’ll truly understand why. Perhaps that is the brilliance of this book, it’s a truly personal journey for us all.
Norma Jean’s Sun (Based on a True Story)
A genuinely true story of life …
The story is not only convincingly true, but will rivet the reader with its genuine and unassuming pathos.
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Nominated for Best Memoir of 2009
Sound travels far inside a home at night for every child who hears the whispers and tears through the upstairs banister. Just as this ripple in one family’s history grew to a wave of fear, so did the stature of the individuals who had witnessed it. The future carries the scars from the harm done before. One hopes that the past will allow us to shape and control the next step, to avoid the dangers, the foolish errors and mistakes that echo the last generation, and the one before that. But instead, the path, though inviting with its colors of gold and silver and the sounds of laughter and joy, is also shrouded in mystery, obscured in grays. Never in our silent moments of illusion do we sense the dark parallel that lives beside us. Nor do we suspect the carrier.
(Excerpt, Chapter 1)
It is this kind of brave honesty of confession and growing philosophy that makes the book unique. Miraculous tale of how a boy, born into unimaginable physical and emotional pain and destined to be a misfit, finds his way in a world of “others.” Few could survive so many torturous years of surgical intervention and a ensuing lifelong struggle with drugs and alcohol addiction and come out ahead. This moving tale reveals not only the struggle and heartrending elements of generational lives “gone wrong,” but also the love and growth of a human being overcoming the odds and determined to find a way to live life to the fullest. Based on a true story, the author’s unapologetic prose prompts enduring ethical questions and makes a gripping, personal read. Norma Jean’s Sun is painfully reflective yet ultimately hopeful, a story told through the eyes of a boy who believes he has been mistakenly born into the world and a man who conquers physical and emotional injustice–and thrives. The reader will be challenged to answer the difficult questions of right and wrong as they may apply to his or her own life. It is clear that it is the hope of this author that the reader’s conclusions will lead to a more fulfilled view of the “parallel beauty that lives just beneath the surface for us all.”
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So, I’ve read the book and I’ve watched the whole deal with Oprah. I just don’t see the point. The book was good. Anytime I read a book, I look at it as a book, nothing more. If it makes me see or think in a different way then I’m the better for it. I appreciate that I am able to read whatever I want to read. As far as I’m concerned, how real something is doesn’t make it any less powerful. Look at the bible. That is my view, I don’t judge you, don’t judge me.
Hi James, after seeing your interview with Oprah I felt compelled to write. Firstly let me congratulate you on coming forth with the truth concerning A MILLION LITTLE PIECES. The reason for this email is: I have 2 sons[ one is dead and the other has simply disappeared-I always refer to them in the present]. Both had addiction problems and my younger one who is THE LIGHT OF MY LIFE, referred your book to me. James he tried so very hard to quit drugs through therapy, meetings, etc… When he was finally clean, he died, from heart problems 2 months later.I know he was clean as an autopsy was done] I never had a chance to really enjoy him as a whole person. I have a ‘TRUE’ story to tell about my 2 sons,[ the other one is gay, however never accepted it] and their agonizing journey. I have been writing my memories, thoughts, and experiences with them. I would love to write a book for I have so much to say. Can you help me?
Susan Taraby-starabyh@hotmail.com Hope to hear from you.
I don’t care what anyone says. The book was beyond amazing. Fact or fiction, who cares? It was a good book!
And the whole Oprah deal was blown way out of proportion.
Continue to color outside the lines baby, you rock.
Great Book. Keep up the good work!
This man might be a liar…but he had his demons to fight. And I for one, read his book three times…knowing he lied…but it sure as hell helped me. Fiction or NonFiction it doesnt matter. He may have cashed in on Non Fiction…but can u imagine if it really happened? Maybe it was his way of healing. I for one am all for what it takes. Just like all the movies about people getting sober..its not easy nor pretty. I respect him! Bring it on! It was a fab book and as an alcoholic..u really need to bring from it as it applies to you!
Mr. Frey,
After watching the Oprah interviews this week, I felt compelled to write to you. I read A Million Little Pieces as part of Oprah’s book club. It is an amazing book and I got so much out of reading it. I did not feel cheated when I found out that it was not totally true. Fiction or non-fiction – it is a book that will always have a place on my bookshelf. I am looking forward to reading your newest book as well.
Hold your head high and have a wonderful life – you deserve it.
I read A million Little Pieces & My Friend Leonard as soon as the first book was chosen for Oprah’s book club. I am not a follower of all her picks but do watch all her shows. I loved, loved, loved, loved your books. You are an extremely talented writer and I don’t care if it is true or false. The purpose to read the book was that it was a memoir & I am a recovering addict for 20 years. However, when it was exposed as fiction, I still LOVED the book. I wanted MORE & went to get My Friend Leonard. I truly found these books entertaining and enjoyable to read. James Frey is a True Artist. (I am happy Oprah made nice with you.)
Just finished reading AMLP. I brought it after reading Jame’s latest and being aware of the controversy about it (It was classified under Autobiography for what its worth). An amazing book. A hard read but worth it. It didn’t bother me at all if bits were fiction. I’m not addicted but I am trying to deal with a personality disorder and was struck by how similar the feelings of the addicts are to how I feel.
Whoever said something about this fucking controversy and how he lied or whatever is asinine. You all are forgetting that he is probably the most original writer we have right now. Even if it was a lie, it honestly wouldn’t matter. Mark Twain acknowledged the best writers are great liars. So anyway, even you call him a liar, you are still calling him a great writer under the terms of an American legend.
Keep writing.
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I know you don’t believe in inspiration but your books have really changed my life, your my favorite author and i tell everyone about your books and i wrote a monologue on your first one for english. Please keep writing because your books mean a lot to me. Thankyou….so much x
I read your first book ‘A Million Little Pieces’ when I was 13 and I absolutely loved it; how someone could show such emotion with so little words. I’ve read all of your books ‘final testament….’(which iv ordered
This book reads like a first draft. Also, there’s no such thing as Rational Reaction Therapy. I would not recommend this to a friend.
Regardless of all the drama James Frey had to deal with in regards to the “truth” about this novel IT’S AMAZING!!! Every page, every word. I couldn’t put it down. One of the best books I’ve read in a long time.
After reading the book i am inspired. Atleast someone had messed up more than me, and picked himself up. I thought i was fuckd up and hopeles. If he did it, so could i. I’m picking my life up. Fact or fiction. I dnt care. I love james
I saw Jame’s on Oprah’s 2 segment show; I had not yet read the book, “In A Million Pieces” but I read it after seeing the show. The book in my opinion was breath taking; I couldn’t put the book down. It usually takes me a year to read a book, but it only took me 5 days to finish.
Who are we to judge anyone; what he went through at such a young age was horrific, for those of us who have never had a drug problem, how lucky we are.
I plan to read all of his books; he is a Great writer & for those of you who sit in judgement, shame on you.
Best of luck to you, you have such great talent.
Jeanne
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Just like Jeanne (the comment before me) I had only heard about Frey’s book and the controversy, but had never read it. Until I saw the two part interview on Oprah. I got the audio book (my only down time is during my work commute) and haven’t been able to get it off my mind. I was hoping it was read by James, but I must say the reader does a fantastic job injecting emotion into every word that is read.
James Frey is brilliant and the haters wanted to bring him down for embellishing some of the incidents.
I love the way he writes and I already have “My Friend Leonard” and “Bright Shiny Morning” to get into, as soon as I’m done with “Million Little Pieces”!
who cares if it’s 100% true or not? I read it and it’s enough to make me never ever, ever, erver, ever, ever try drugs…which i think he is trying to say. They are bad and destroy your life as well as other’s around you
I agree, Renee! I just finished listening and I want to listen to it again and again and again! So powerful, with a profound message. This should be the recommended book to all recovering addicts or those who are toying with the idea of trying drugs. My Friend Leonard is next.
Just finished reading AMLP for the third time. This book is like my best friend. Each time I reread it and I’m there with James and Lilly and sharing every moment and emotional nuance of his experience it’s like catharsis all over again. Man, I love you. Thank you for writing this, thank you for understanding us, thank you for inspiring me to stay true and keep going even when I’m falling apart.
I’m literally crying my eyes out as I’m writing this because this story means so much to me!!
Thank you, James
I’m in love with this book. True or not, it brought tears to my eyes and made me truly feel for him. I like James, I like how he describes things and I think he does an excellent job explaining what addicts go through. I have faith in him, and that’s that. It is what it is, let it be. I don’t like how people got on here to insult him. If you don’t like him, then forget you read the book and let him be. Jeesh. Regardless of what’s true and what’s not, he’s obviously been through alot in his life and he doesn’t need ignorant people making things worse.
Hi James Took youur book with me to vegas.Being the addict that i am didnt think i would really read it.but it sucked me in BIG TIME ! Have been working on a book for two years covering my own life story.Covering everything from lowest bottoms to my son hanging from a tree till we found him.I really want share my story ,hoping others will see if someone like me can get sober ,there is hope for others. My book is raw and my friends say thay will not read it.My biggest dream would be to have someone help put together in its best form.Someone told me you where helping others to achive this goal.I promise you its not just another book. Patti
Your book has truly moved me, I have read a million little pieces, my friend leanord and bright shiny morning,I highly recommend all of them. Whether it is fictional or not doesn’t matter, the story is still the same. I think the way you write is beautiful and your story is aswell but the some of the bits in the book are grim! I genuinly feel all of the love, hatred, fear and pain that you write about in the book, it brought a tear (or two… or alot) to my eye
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The story telling in this book is very sincere and whether it is a true account of James Frey’s experience is totally irrelevant. We can all be thankfull to Oprah for getting James Frey to our attention, even if what came after that was nothing but ridicule.
Now back in France after 22 years living in the United States, I bought the book in a small book shop in Paris. I want to keep reading in English to keep up my English. The book lived up to my expectetions and even surpassed them. But why is the editing so bad in the book? Words misplaced hurt the sense of phrases or even of full paragraphs. You would think the John Murray Publishers could do a better job. Maybe on “My friend Leonard”?
I want to know more about Lilly!!!!!
I had such a connection with this book that I dream of going to Chicago to visit all the places James went. And I would love to know where Lilly’s grave is so I could visit it.
The common man is a fool–first, this book is a literary memoir, which means things will be changed just like most literary memoirs. An example Hemmingway’s A Movable Feast where he change everything about Fitzgerald’s and his relationship. If you don’t understand true literature–not that genre crap–than don’t comment about it–once again the common man is a fool.
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After that wanted more of this brilliant writer.
Waiting and waiting for the next instalment of this fascinating fiction tale.
Once getting a copy of My Friend Leonard for my birthday from my boyfriend I could not put it down.
Later getting Bright shiny morning Didn’t get me in. (I will have to give it another go)
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I am about to finish A million little pieces mr. Frey. Before doing that I would like to thank you for writing It and sharing your life with us. I’m an addict myself and I’m Very glad to know that I am not the only person with a certain vision on how to face my addictiono in the future. The nly higher power I’ll need is my believe i n myself. And the fact there is a living proof that it can be done gives me strength. Thank you for your support!!
My God…Well done. Literature can be a lot of things. “A Million Little Pieces” was moving and educational and thought provoking. Never mind that I could hardly put it down! It challenged me to reevaluate and relive and rethink. It reminded me about personal responsibility and forgiveness. An incredible accomplishment regardless of the controversies surrounding specifics and “truth.” Again, amazingly well done.
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“Fargo” the film by the Coen brothers was sold as a true story. I don’t see what the difference is with this. Just because it’s a memoir doesn’t make it true. Because it is a NOVEL it certainly is NOT true. There is no such thing as a non-fiction NOVEL. Dropkicks!!
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When something is marked as truth, it changes the emotional impact and how it is judged. Just as you judge a family photo album differently than a set of photos produced by a photographer using models meant to represent a family setting. By misrepresenting so much, Frey emotionally manipulated his readers. Read as fiction, this book is unreadable. It is only interesting because you believe it actually happened to a person. Anyone who can’t get that it matters whether a story is true or not in the telling and appraisal are living in a parallel reality.
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I read the book during a dark time in my son’s life. It was close to real. Thank God I can’t relate to all the thing’s I read, however when you know someone that is going through something similar and know that it’s pretty darn close….makes for good reading.
Was intense and gripping. I would appreciate the book either way. I wish people that dont know the possibilities could know how close some of those experiences can hit home.
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I saw this book on Oprah when I was in high school, read it & it changed my life. My father was an alcoholic, I gave him A million Little Pieces for Christmas & wrote in the front cover that if James could do it so could he. He read the book & checked in to rehab 2 weeks later. He has now been sober for 6 years. I could give a rat’s ass if any of it is true, it gave me & my dad hope in a dark time in our lives. If it even gave one child a healthy relationship with their father then I’d say it was a pretty great book. Why don’t you people go troll on the twilight website, I’m sure no one went to rehab because of that horrible excuse for a book.
I have just finished reading the book a million little pieces and can honestly say its the best book I have ever read. James is bold and brave in his honest as can be account of recovery and survival. We can all relate in some way to the demons he faced and the problems he encounterd. He met some wonderful people along his journey and his parents should be very proud as being a parent is never easy. Can not wait to start the next book my friend leanord.
Despite the controversy about this book, it is still the best book I have ever read in my life.
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I am very disappointed with James. I just finished this book (10/13/12) and decided to see if there was any on line information about how he has been doing the last 10 years. He had me convinced that mind over matter can work or was that all a lie also? I did not know the hype behind the book nor am I am fan of Oprah, so I had no idea there were lies in this book. I am disappointed and WILL NOT trust another book he writes nor will I read one. The problem with today’s society is we except things like this and have become desensitized to them because we do. James, you may have stopped using but at the time you wrote this book, your ideology was one of a user. I hope that has changed….
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it selles all over the world (i’m not american and i dont live in us) and today is 30/10/12 it is almost 10 years after the book was written, my friend recommended it too me and i recomended it to more people all of them loved the book!
i think that shows it was a good book!
and as many here allready said it is a noval not his autobiography…
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This book helped me to understand what my child went through ( and still goes through) to stay sober. I am 52 and never touched drugs in my life; you can imagine how hard it was for me to understand and except my daughter’s addiction…Thank you for this book
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I dont know why all of you are complaining becuase even though he lied in some parts i think he was trying prove a point…..it was a great book… stop
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