this is one of the best books ever written this had me breaking down into tears because he wrote exactly how it came out it was confused but ordered it reminded me of me couldnt care less whether it was fake or real its a bloody brilliant book as is My friend leonard

i have so been wanting to say that james FREY is one of the best authors at this time. I watched the OpRah show and was moved by the audience speaking of how his book “million little pieces” helped them through their own addictions. Isn’t that the most important thing.People have came to this conclusion that what OprAh says is rule. We live in a society of followers and most would jump from a bridge if OpRaH told them to. The whole thing is absurb.I don;t even like to read, but this book was a page turner. i have since read it four times. went right on out and bought “my Friend Leonard” another excellent book. I used to like to watch OPrah, but not since that day when she climbed on that high horse and banashed all her faithful viewers from even speaking Frey’s name. She is pathetic. She went on to bellow out that her REPUTATION was on the line for recommending this book.i say BULL. I hope this has not put a stop to Frey’s talented writing. I know i would and have recommeded his books.Keep on keeping On, FREY. Screw The Big O.

james, i am so excited about your new book coming out. I was having problems with alcohol when I started reading a million little pieces and read it in four days and went out and got my friend Leonard and read it in three days! I just want to let you know that you write incredibly and I understand that not all of the book is actaul fact! Ignore Oprah someone who builds you up then trys to bring you down! If she was so concerned then she should have done the research herself before blabbing away!!! Keep up the good work I hope you are doing well in life now and thanks for the inspiration!

James Frey-I have been wanting to support YOU and your book since the Oprah thing!!! You and your book are phenomenol-and thank you for sharing the painful depths of addiction-and your strength in edging back. I am glad you are doing well and that Oprah thing made YOU even more grand than you could have imagined-I know that. Too bad others could not have seen their lesson.

I’ve just listened to James Frey talking about A Million Little Pieces. It made me giggle that he stated it took 40 stitches, and then as he’s reading from the book he says 41! Nevertheless, after reading the emotive and gripping book A Million Little Pieces, I read the intro and found out some of James’ autobiography was fabricated, and I’ll be honest it saddened me. Yet it wasn’t until I saw The South Park episode A Million Little Lies, that I realised it didn’t matter at all. Shortly after I went out and bought My Friend Leonard, which is also an implausible book! I love them both for so many different reasons.

Hi James,
i agree with you that one can stay sober and clean without the 12 Step program. I have been clean for seven years now having decided “enough is enough”. I stopped drinking and that was it. I’m 60 so don’t really appreciate all the swear words in “a million little pieces” but it took me 13 hours to read and boy, was I GRIPPED! It sounds rather like my stay in rehab - the unconditional love is the thing that counts. Janet Coleshill (2008-04-22)

First of all I want to say I love both A million little pieces and My friend Leonard. I could put either of them down. All of the hype about the book and whether it was true or not was aggravating. Stupid if I may say. People in everyday life are verbose and you never know if what they are saying is really the truth or not. I say just read the books and enjoy them.

James - I am so excited about your new book and very relieved that the controversy over the first two did not silence your voice! There is such truth and honesty in your work — who cares whether it was inspired by memory or imagination? You are a brilliant and original writer whose work is vital to our times. Thank you! Bonnie

dear james frey,this may seem wierd but i am wondering how many frey,s there are in the world.what side of the family did you come from? I guess i’m searching for frey family members out there.so many of them are alredy famous for something and I (thomas frey jr)am over here in oxnard trying to make my way in life, but it seems really hard to me.well i have to go now, if you feel like writing to me you have my e-mail. thank you for your time.

Bright Shiny Morning is a great book. I live in LA and I also go to Southern California Institute of Architecture (which you referenced twice in the book) and the city you describe is accurate! Loved it. Keep up the good work Mr. Frey.

i don’t think you are a liar.
i think you are an artist.

your stories move me to tears.

James- I was at my grandparents house a few months ago and I was looking on their bookshelf and I soptted out this book. I asked my grandfather if I could borrow it and he said no that I was too young to read it because of the things that were talked about in the book. A few days later he called me and he said if you want to read it come pick it up. I went to his house and he handed me the book and all of the articles that were in the newspaper that were about it. I ignored the articles and started reading the book. I read the first hundred pages and I found that it was the same thing over and over again, meaning his days were the same thing every page, so I stopped reading it. I reacently got grounded and for drug use and I have nothing better to do so I decided to finish it. I just finished it yesterday, and I cant really explain how much this book impacted my life. I’ve read alot of books about rehab, drugs and addiction but this was by far the best book I have ever read in my entire life. By far. I read the articles and watched the youtube videos about the interview with Oprah and they dont make any sense. This was a book about James and what James went through. Although it was said that the book was true and it wasnt, who care honestly? This was the most amazing book I have ever read. As a child, my mother had addiction issues and was sent to rehab and this book made me realize what really went on and I thank you. Thank you so much. You have changed my life. Your not a liar. You are talent, pure talent.

Hey James,
Saw you on the hour last night here in Canada. Good Interview. I bought your new book the day it arrived in bookstores. Glad to see you’re still writing.

Hold on.

Oprahs books are horrible….she can learn somthing here

I just finished reading A MILLION LITTLE PIECES last night. It was unbelievably moving. My daughter and son-in-law, both alcholics and drug addicts had read it & they are in AA but fall off the wagon every few months, I so agree that the TAO is far more enlightening and helpful. I just ordered James other 2 books from Amazon, I have read the reviews and can’t wait to read them. James should also know that the 2nd interview with Oprah was about Oprah, not James.

got to admit it was the first book i’ve read for years and i just couldn’t put it down,you are one hell of a stubborn mean brilliant very brave guy.i’m looking forward to reading my friend leonard,can’t wait to get it.as you said who cares what other people say when you have your own thoughts and your own ideas,i wish i could have met you james you have real strong guts.

James, I for what it is worth I have I love A million little pieces and My friend Leonard. Before, during and after the Oprah crap. I was very excited to read Bright Shiny Morning which I just finished and it was incredible. I hope you conitinue to write and publish more and more books. I admire you facing Oprah and the public and coming out with class and grace. I wish you all the luck in the future and look forward to reading many more books of yours in the future.
Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

I have read ‘A Million Little Pieces’ twice now. I think it is an amazing book and i dont really care about what was true / false (we dont really take that much notice of Oprah here in the UK)it was a brilliant piece of writing from start to finish and i cant wait to read James’s other books. As some people have mentioned before, we should be focusing on the fact that James has beaten his addictions and turned his life around… not the fact that he might not quite of been the criminal he made out he was…. Love your work Frey!!!

I have just finished “A million little pieces” and I think out of the thousands of books I have read, this is the one that has helped me the most. My father was an alcoholic and succummed to suicide almost 2 years ago and while I always said I understood, this books really helped me understand. It touched me so greatly because while I know that each person has his/her own personal thoughts, I felt that perhaps some of what James felt, might be the same as my father felt. This was a beautiful book. I don’t care if any of it was fabricated, this book was meaningful and beautiful and everything in between. This book makes a difference, and really helps a person to “hold on” even when they feel they can’t… At least it has helped me. Thank you James, I look forward to reading your other books.
LM

I congratulate everyone that has made it past any addiction. James Frey is an addict and is a writer. So what. If a painter paints an abstract or imagined scene does everyone call him a liar?? I believe what was written was an expression of the experience. The worst day in one person’s life might be like a song in someone elses. They both still felt it was the worst day of their lives regardless of the event. Please keep writing, you are gifted.

Hello Everyone!!! Mr. Frey I hope that you will get to read this…

It wasn’t until two days ago that I started reading a million little pieces, the book is AWESOME! I saw the Oprah hoop-la and wanted to scream at her for accusing you to be a fake! I am a writer and a realist and I know that every story to escape the lips of the story tellers is slightly embellished…so what its a good story! And people should embrace your talent as a writer because whether the story happened the way it did on not it takes an extremely talented person to put in on paper so well done!!!!!! I can’t wait to finish the book and read your others!!!!!

I love ‘a milion little pieces’ and ‘my friend Leonard.’ Anyone who fears or knows they have an addiction should read these books. They are inspirational.
I do not believe in the Twelve Steps and felt I was alone in my opinion, but I now know that it is possible to stay well without them. I have just ordered a copy of ‘Tae Te Ching.’ Thank you James Frey.

I just had to write to tell you that I am currently reading My Friend Leonard and just like A Million Little Pieces I CAN’T PUT THE BOOK DOWN. I love the way you write. You’ve bring so much emotion to me when I’m reading. I am also in recovery and have felt the things that you’ve written. I’ve gone through some of the things you’ve written. I just had to write to express this to you and support you and look forward to reading more of your work. THANK YOU!!!!

Thank you so much for your book “A million little pcs”. I am proud to read any of your writings.

I started reading A million little pieces on the afternoon of the 18th of August 2006. I stayed up all night and into the following morning until I reached the end. I then picked up the phone and called the AA helpline and I got taken to a meeting that evening. On the 19th of August 2008 it will have been two years since I last had a drink. I just wanted to say, James Frey, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

I read a million little pieces about a couple of years ago.At first.it seemed to me to be the randon run of the mill story. But,it was something which i had never seen before, something truly from the heart. Hate him,love him,accuse him,acquit him, you can do whatever you want to, but James Frey is one of the most brilliant authors you will ever read. Don’t miss this book for anything, leave alone the content, his distinctive style of writing alone grips the reader. This is not the mere ramblings of an addict, but the writings of a true master.

Your book blew my mind. I read it at least once a year to keep me together. I initially felt let down by you with the Oprah interview but I have moved on from that view. I am sure the book has helped many people - I have introduced my sister and my god-daughter to the books. My sister, like me, read it in one sitting. I take comfort from the fact you have survived and hope I find a way to survive living with depression. I must find a way because of my beautiful son (21!). Well done James - I can only imagine how difficult it must have been.

I just read ur interview from June 2008 in Vanity Fair about your new book and loved it. You just seem to be able to make it over each and every obstacle that’s thrown your way - you are unstoppable. I loved your books - all 3 - and A Million Little Pieces has been one of the greatest books ever written. Your literary work is phenomenal and i look forward to (hopefully) reading all future publications by you! I really hope you pursue the idea of making A Million Little Pieces a movie because I think it would be outstanding. You’re an inspiration for many. Screw all the ppl who left you! You’ve got a fan-base that is even more dedicated because of all the negative media portrayal you had to go through!!!
Hold On.
*those words ring true every moment of my life thanks to you…