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.

Dear Mr.Frey,

My name is Rita Smith. I have admired your work for some time and look forward to reading your future endeavors. I belong to the Y-City Writers, a Zanesville, Ohio writer’s group.

We will be hosting our very first Writers Conference on November 8, 2008, in Zanesville, Ohio. Would you be willing to donate an autographed copy of one of your books for this cause?

Any assistance you can give will be appreciated. If you can donate, please email me for my address.

Sincerely,

Rita L. Smith
http://ycitywritersforum.blogspot.com/
http://www.ycitywriters.com

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…

Hi,

I read the book A million little pieces,its an amazing & an eye opening to the reality in the world of drugs,addiction,human desires, weaknesses & our fears.Their is so much to learn & teach this generation how one’s decision can change his destiny,if only we have faith & believe in our potentials.Ur story is a contribution to this society & i do get some parenting lessons too. I would like to thank u reading ur book helped me to believe strongly in myself.
Ambreen

I stumbled across your book while reading a few reviews on the internet and boy am I glad i did! I have since referred your book onto others to inspire them. Whether it’s all ‘true’ or not - it doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter what Powerhouse Oprah or anyone else says - The amount of people’s lives this book has changed for the better can count for that. Betty x

After reading AMLP and descovering the tragic death of Lilly, i was dissapointed to find out that is was a lie. I feel betreyed and have some how lost an amount of recpect towards James’ work. However, i will continue reading his books and will not let the love for his words be forgotten. I just hope that when i read more of his “memoirs”, that thay are non-fiction as is stated on the cover. It is far more realistic and relevant to read a true life event then just another novel.

James,I have just finished reading A Million Tiny Pieces. It was truely gripping and moved me so much by it’s raw and punnishing accounts of what had happened to you. I could not put the book down! It took me through every possible emotion whilst i was reading it and the way you wrote to match your thoughts, memmories and feelings was brilliant. I’m off for the next hit of My Friend Leonard. Thanks James.

Fuck oprah.i love ur book and i look forward to reading the rest of them.

A MILLION LITTLE PIECES HAS TO BE THE BEST BOOK IVE EVER READ IT WAS SO SAD BUT YET SO FUCKING MINT THAT YOU DID IT XX

Hello,
I came across your book “A Million Little Pieces” because my brother had read it and recommened to me that i should read it, i found it very amazingly written, with some powerful moments and touching moments. I wouldnt have believed that someone could have gone through it but you James obviously did and you are a strong person. Because i was so amazed by “A Million Little Pieces” i read “My Friend Leonard” as soon as i can and i can admit that i read it within a day, i couldnt put it down. I think you are an amazing writer and one of my favourite authors. i cant wait to read “Bright Shiny Morning!”.
Keep up the good work James Frey.

Hi Jame My name is Korn .
I already read My friend leonard and I am reading
A Million Little Pieces I Love your Book
I am a composer of music and i want you to listen my music that i can compose when i read your book
is it impossible ? it will be finnish soon
Thank you

James Frey,
You and your books are amazing. You are undoubtedly my favourite author. I read your first book so many times it is now falling apart. I bought BRIGHT SHINY MORNING today and haven’t put it down until now, as I couldn’t read and write at the same time. Your books are controversial, but that doesn’t matter. Actually, it makes them better, because it’s not boring. Your writing draws me in more than the writing of any other author. Please keep writing, the world shouldn’t be deprived of your awesome talent.

…My friend forced me to read a million little pieces. When she first gave it to me, I read one page, looked at her and said, “I don’t need a fucking book. I’m fine.” I threw the book down the stairs and it landed in a puddle. The next day, I got the book and cleaned it and started reading it.
I finished it. It was a good book and you do have a talent. The only thing I can say is thank you

Fucking awesome James, the point is not if it is true or false, the point is that is depicts addiction exactly how it is.

james.
man this book really made me think
about myself drinking and drugs at my young age it made me think about my dad when he went to treatment center it made me think about what he went through and what i would go through if i keep drinking. it really opended my eyes and realize that drinking does shit to me and i was doin it because thats what ppl around me expect me to do. because my parents are alcoholics to this day and i feel that i should drink to even though that is the stupidist thing i ever said. but i still do because it is in my blood i dont beleive that i need treatment. . . yet because i have no reason to quit yet . sure i want to live but i think life is too short. but then i think theres more to life than drinking . i think i need to help myself so ican help others.

I loved A Million Little Pieces. The book captured the life of an addict from the addict’s point of view - how can all of the details be historically accurrate if the writer was drunk or high all of the time? The possibility that some of the details were not perfect did not dismay my love for this book.
Last night I finished Bright Shiny Morning. I barely have time to read right now and I devoured this book. OUTSTANDING character development. Loved the “historical” facts that may or may not be true. Loved the different endings for each story or the lack of an ending. Loved it, loved it, loved it.
THANK YOU for continuing to write James Frey. You have a fan for life.

Hi James,
My Daring Daughter, which has been the love of my life since the first time her little hand grabbed a hold of my little finger. The love that only a dad can know. She is now 25 and has been on drugs for, God knows how long. She was a victim of the courts during a bitter custody battle at age 5 and of course the ex-wife and the stepfather, from hell, won. She is presenty in jail with a chance to enter the TEEN CHALLENGE PROGRAM. My question,request or plea is when I recently visited her, she talked about you with such admiration as to say that you were the only one that knows what she is going through. I have ALWAYS told her that all things are possible, if you just try. I am tring on her behalf. Could you help me save my Daughter’s life. I have gotten all your books at her request. Could you PLEASE write her a note or letter of encouragament. It’s my hope and prayer that she will turn her life around and I’m willing to do whatever I can to help her through her journey.

Do I or don’t I. Well said.

Dear James, I have just read Bright Shiny Morning & absolutly loved it. I didn’t want it to end.I have read all your books & am so fasinated with your mind.Keep writing so we can all look forward to another good read. I didn’t want Dylan to die but I guess it was inevitable.
Thankyou Kind regards Elma Wilde.

James, i don’t know if you’re ever going to read this, in that case i should’t even bother myself to write this, but the desire of typin’ is bigger than the doubt. First, you’ve really moved me and since i found out that you were at the same age that i’m now and that you were dealing with the same kind of issues that i’m living now, i feel like your pages just found me at the right time, i bought your book in a Portland library and it was like it told me to get it…i’m changing, my mind is getting clearer and i’m better now, and I do believe your words and your feelings because i’ve been thru same shit from time to time…thank you, really thank you..I don’t care if they say it’s not real or whatever, if you write it then it came from your head then it’s real. period. Thanks again.

james i love your books. family member is also a recovering addict and i see so much truth in your words. you’re very expressive in an unusual way, which is refreshing..so how did you begin to get published…i have my memoirs from when my niece was out being a crack addict prostitute and was interested in perhaps a publication of this journal, along with all my letters to and from her while in jail and my correspondence to her attorneys and judges…please reply i think it is worth publishing.

thanks
pamela

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.

James Frey is a dry drunk scammer. Not to mention a horrible writer. Anyone who is a real alcoholic knows his story is a dime a dozen and not a good one at that. If you want to hear THE TRUTH about alcoholism then go to any 12 step meeting. The stories will make James Frey look like a comic strip.

James thank you for writing two brillant books, which will touch everyone. Anyone who says that the books are false and whatever other crap they write haven’t lived. Whether or not that’s what actually happens in rehab, the emotions in the books are raw, and felt by people who have ever lived, loved and lost, Failed on numerours occasions then got up again. Congratulations James from coming back from the dead, and for all those who disagree with this book, maybe you could take a bit from these book, and be f*cking bold to live!!

wonderfully put down into words.. and definately heartbreaking to know what happened to lilly on the last pages of a million little pieces.. but i’d like to thank you James .. i feel honored to have read that book and after reading it .. i feel as if i know you very well. Please do reply if you can .. i’d like to know more about your experiances with Lilly and how it feels when you think about her now .. ..

Dear Frey:
I am going to make this veeeryy simple.
I’m only 17 yrs old and haven’t read as many books as a person my age should have.
The first book I ever finished on my own was read a about 1 year ago. Ever since, I changed my thoughts about reading..I like it now. Not all books; obviously.
Anyway..One day, while my best friend(Luis) and I were working out in the garage of my new home, I spotted a book that I had already seen before, yet I had ignored it. It was under some old boxes and the cover had a hand with something similar to candy all over it. For some weird, unexplainable, and crazy reason I decided to pick it up while Luis was doing his sets. Ehh..simple cover, nothing to call my attention. As a matter of fact, the little litters in a book…SCARE ME! …
Opened it up and began reading the first page.
That’s all it took! I was shocked to see that a book with more than 200 pages and with such little font was not scaring me, instead I was interested and anxious to see what the second page had to offer!
It became an everyday and night thing..
I read it in school, i read it while in the bathroom, i read it before going to bed, I even read while stuck in traffic in the freeway!
My parents love you soooooo much! You are that one guy to get their boy to FINALLY start reading.
Going on..school year finished, and going out became more and more often, therefore and sadly..i stooped reading your book.
To be honest with you, I almost lost it.
Senior year came around and again I needed a book to read. I read a few that were pretty cool, but no book had caught my attention like yours did..
I picked up your book once again and began reading where I once left off..
DAMN! the book is good! Once again I was feeling what i felt before…ANXIETY!
I’ll say..three weeks, maybe..I finished it.
Lots of people told me about the Oprah crap and you throwing in a little extras in there.
I didn’t care..IT’S A BOOK! HE’S A WRITER! thats what you guys do! WRITE F’KN BOOKS!
Who cares whats real or not..what you said in your book, WAS AMAZING!
The last part ALMOST made me cry..It’s embarrassing to say, but true..
Now..can you believe how I reacted when I found out that there was a book such as “My Friend Leonard”?! Let me just say that I was sent to the discipline office for class disruption.
Today..my friend brought to school a pink book and said..”MEERY XMAS” I pulled out my light blue book and said..”Same to you”
That pink book is now here with me and I began reading it.
Great book man! You are such a good author with soo much talent.
I’ve been reading about you for the past three hours.
I felt like i wanted to know a little more about that person that changed my life quite a bit!
I’m going to thank you for writing such great books and for coming back even after what you through with the whole scandal thing.
I’ve never in my life purchased a book, but this weekend, I will head down to the mall and buy “Bright Shiny Morning”!
I’m dying to see whats in that one..
Anyway..it is time for me to get to bed,but before I’d like to read a bit.
Once again..Thanx! and keep it up!
Because believe or not, I’m sure that out there, there is more than one person that feels the same way i do.
Your #1 fan..haha
Renzo Viteri
Rv

P.S. Excuse me if somethings dont make sense, Im not a very good writer..

I remember when a million little pieces came out and had no intention of reading it, being a catholic teacher and all Then all the controversy happened and considered it. I saw the price of the book fall to just under five bucks. It wasn’t until I finally had a break down of my own did I earnestly set out to read it. I absolutely devoured it and set about to read my friend leonard. I wish I had a Leondard in my life. You have had some very lucky breaks in life and anyone who can make a comeback after the wrath of Oprah - good on you. By the way your book is back to 25 Canadian dollars. Can’t wait for the next one.

I chose to read “A Million Little Pieces” for a research paper for school and finished it in about 5 days. I don’t think it matters what details are embellished or exaggerated. It was a great book and deserved to be a Bestseller. Great job!

(By the way I got an A on the paper)

im sorry everyone but whats the name od the book he is reading in the book a million little peices? the one he talkes about in the book?

Dear James,
I have to thank you for writing a million little pieces, it is the first book that has affected me the way it did and the first book that made me go back and read it again for the fourth time.
Also tao te ching gave me new start. Its words gave me that sense of peace and calm that you mention in your book and could not get from other aspects in my life.
a big thanks to you james.
-Ayesha from cape town

i read into million little pieces years ago-
L O V E IT
i tout this book as one of the greatest American novels ever written-
and call it an American version of Sidhartha-
REALLY!!!
think about it!

with out a doubt part of “the condition” of America instills and perpetuates being masochistically addicted to something- anything! this book is not just about drugs-
its about a persons personal power to choose-

my father created “the diagnosis of drug dependency” under the Carter administration-
and was the directing psychiatrist for Hazeldon-Betty Ford Center and spent most of my formative years setting up grass roots half way houses- and treatment centers across America.

i wrote a long letter to Oprah after the smoking gun mess-

was she totally dooped and publicly made a fool of by some republicans who are unwilling -or unable-
to allow “the people” to FEEL THEIR FEELINGS and think and choose by the power of their own self? i had to have a cry when she made her public apology…

A Million Little Pieces was the first book In my life I read voluntarily.. After high school I Avoided books at all costs.. I’m not a big fan of reading now! I really only read yours.. I’m Always waiting for the next one..

HIGH James
I mean Hi James
I am a previous opiate indulger..
I enjoyed all three of your books, even if they curve towards the fictional side of things..
Through the whole reading experience The Oprah Winfrey show was already out to tarnish you…
Thats when I pondered if your sobriety could stay In check…
IT DID
Through stress like that even strong man crack (you didn’t)..
In the end thats what people who count will remember.. P.M.C Ont, Canada

I absolutely love James Frey. Reading “A Million Little Pieces” changed the way I see life. He’s one of my heroes dispite what Oprah said.

You write in a way that no one else does and you inspire people to change their lives. Because of you, I am choosing to work in a rehab and help people quit their addictions. I am currently reading “Bright Shiny Morning” and it is nothing short of perfection. Please continue to write amazing books. You are the greatest. I look up to you.

James Frey

no matter what they throw at him cannot be disredited for his writing skills, a million litle pieces even with his added extension to prison time is a fabulous book and a valuable insight to what people go through when taking drugs, it lets the reader feel, understand, live inside that persons head with the daily fear. Yes James you are a fantastic writer…

lizx

Hey James,
I just wanted to tell you how much i loved your book. I read it last year, but I still think about it every now and then because it had such a big impact on me! I think everyone can relate to the certain feelings and emotions portrayed in your book even if they aren’t addicts themselves. I just read about the interview with Oprah and I agree with the above comments. You are a talented writer and you shouldn’t let Oprah, who was simply extremely concerned about her own image, stop you. As an English major and a life long lover of books and writing I’ve read many books, but none quite like this. Thanks and keep writing!
Jenny

James I loved A Milion Little Pieces. Cant wait to read the others. Elsje from South Africa

Hi James, Loved ur book “Million Little Pieces” I found the book to be an inspiration to my character. About Lilly and her sad death, did you have contact with her up until her death, did you actually see her again after leaving the Rahab center? Regards Heather from South Africa

James Frey,

i hope your well…

i have been going through a hard time for the last 18 months…. not drug or alcohol induced but an illness which i can only describe as in my mind, and reading both ‘a million little pieces’ and ‘my friend leonard’ compelled me out of my selfishness to have compassion for you… and hope… and love. your words made me feel something special which after feeling so numb for so long is beautiful (i’m smiling) and whether your words were completely true or not, your soul cannot be doubted.

x

..my first alarm bell went off after the “dental visit”..no anestetic ..hmmm…the world champion fighter character and the rock star (a ripped off Steven Tyler perhaps)..kind of made me stop to poncer..Frey seemed so genuine in his disdain for phonies in their stories but yet he’s turned out to be one as well…still it was a great read and I kept plodding along very much enjoying this book and its tale of one mans struggle in overcoming his demons’. Finally I googled the book the other evening and found out that most of the book is fabricated..too bad..

(sigh)…sometimes ignorance really is bliss isn;t it…?

..I’ve got a quarter of the book to go now and I just don;t know If I’m going to bother…it’s brillaint writing but why did he feel he had to do a first person narrative?…I’m wondering now what is true and what isn;t?..and does it matter?…I think so..the man claimed to be on deaths door from his drub abuse, a career criminal.. he’s very opinionated on his method of rehab and very critical of AA…very critical of certain characters in the book..

…is he really qualified to make these observations?..

.If he origianlly advised the reader that this is esentially a work of fiction…sure..every writer is entitled to their opinion…but for those who read this book beleiving it to be factual I think a very harmful diservice may have been done to their own recovery..

..that is not something to play around with…

…I will probably finish the book once my disapoint abates..from the reviews here I will probably even pick up some more of his works..but it will be a much more satisfying read knowing now it is fiction…based loosely on his life experiences..

..just wish Mr. Frey had of told us all in the first place…

I just finished A Million Little Pieces this morning. When it comes to reading, I don’t. Up until this past Novemeber if I had read anything it either related directly to my professional life or to my personal recovery as a child of an alcholic, survivor of sexual abuse, and coping with depression. A friend thought I would like A Million Little Pieces. I had no idea what it was about or that there had been all this contraversy. Like I said I don’t read or keep up with best sellers lists or Oprah. The book I have from the library did not have Frey’s note. Honestly, who cares!!! Yes I was a little taken back when I realized that it wasn’t 100% factual but it got the points across. As a member of a family that is drowning in addiction this was a very powerful book for me. No matter how fictitious or real a character or incident was I was able to see and hear and experience what life might be like for many that I love. Iw as to young to participate in my brother’s family therapy weekend when he was in rehab. I always was mad about that because I was old enough to understand that which everyone wanted to hide and forget. Reading that portion of the book gave me a window into that world for my brother. Thank you James. I laughed, I cried, and my mind was opened a little more. I am looking foward to reading some more of your work. I am returning the book to the library tonight and I will see if others are in. Take care.

Where to start? James if you ever read this, I think that your work is amazing. It changed my life. I was not sure what I wanted to do with my life but after reading “A Million Little Pieces” I was deeply moved and saw the direction in which my life would take next. I just applied to a tech school to be an AODA counselor. I currently live in MN but the school is in WI. I doubt it will ever happen, but I would love to work at the treatment center in MN that you stayed at. I hope that your life is treating you well and that you stay strong!

Hi James. I just put down ‘Bright Shiny Morning’. Like ‘A Million Little Pieces’ I read it in one sitting, even though I tried my best to space it out, and savour it. You are such a talented writer, to be able to make someone put their life on standby with a book, a collection of words, meanings, characters, that takes a lot of skill! I have had some experiences similar to yours, (though in a psych. hospital) so certain elements of ‘A Million little Pieces’ really hit home with me. Both of our books that I have read so far have really impacted me, they linger, and I find myself thinking about them for a good while after they’ve ended.

Anyway, I just wanted to say that I love your writing, it’s so powerful and evokative and true. I’m going to try and get my hands on ‘My Friend Leonard’ though I’ll probably have to time it a bit better this time because if I miss another uni. deadline or call in sick to work again because I was up all night reading it, things could get a little bit messy!

Wishing you all the very best. Please keep writing.
Sarah

Just finished My Friend Leonard and have to say I loved it. I read A Million Little Pieces last year on holiday and couldnt put it down, same was true with My Friend Leonard. What a read, what an inspiration and what a man.

Fiction or fact, it doesn’t matter. If you’ve helped one person or a million, it doesn’t matter. You have done a lot.

You’ve helped me. Thank you.

I just picked My Friend Leanord up at the library the other day, I’m not sure why I was attracted to it, but I knew I was gonna discover something with this one… It’s one of the most poignant books I’ve ever read, and the best part about it is it’s just real. It’s not written in fancy text, it’s not sugar coated. In some way, shape, or form, every single one of us can relate to the characters, and moreso the experiences and the feelings. I can’t tell you how much of my past was brought up when Lilly died, and James’ battle with his addiction. This book isn’t a happy one, and I think it lovely. Lastly, I want you to know it’s gone so far as to inspire me to pick up the pen and write my own tribulations - I’m just a scribbler for now, but who knows one day?

I am reading A million Little peices for the second time, it really helped me when I needed it, and maybe helped my wife even more (to understand me)

I dont care about what people say as far as to the discrepanciesin the book. Frankly i was VERY pissed of when i saw it all happen.

those are the same people who would count every cake sprinkle on the book’s cover and make a HUGE deal over there not actually being a million little peices.

the people who have gone to so much effort to discredit you, and bash you as an author are IDIOTS.

thank you for the book

….WOwww. i love this A
Million Little Pieces it is
the best book ever Good job =)
Shannel Moore May 12/09♥ =)

i love this man so much i love all of tis books i think that every one shuld read all of the there was not one that i did not like at all… i have all of his books.. i would like to might him one day.. WOww..A million Little Pieces was the beat i think =)All i can say is GoooD Job….=)♥ May 12/09 From Windsor ONT….

Yesterday I turned on my computer and saw on the screen that Oprah supposedly forgave James after her very harsh words to him. After I read A Million Little Pieces and then My Friend Leonard I was very emotional. I thought those two books were absolutely excellent.
Then there was a big to do about one of the books not being totally honest. WHO CARES! IT IS A GREAT BOOK! THEY BOTH WERE AND NOTHING CAN CHANGE THAT!!! Many men have been pardoned by the president for much, much worse!!!!! I just purchased your last book “Bright Shiny Morning”. Can’t wait to read it. I did not know that you had written it in 2008. Lots of luck to you and please keep on writing.

Devoted reader on Long Island, NY,
Norma

what a great read!!
best books i have read in a long long time.
dont care if ur a supposed fraud, i think your awesome!!
u have a great fan base in england (uk)
keep up the good work

Mr. Frey,
I am 16 years old and I truly admire you and your work. I’ve read your books and they’ve inspired me and motivated me. I would like to thank you for changing my life in a positive manner and I don’t know if you’ll actually end up reading this but I do want to let you know that your work has driven me to do a lot for people in my school with addictions already. I am in the process of organizing a “stay clean” program and inviting motivational speakers to come and help me. I know you are a busy man but if you could please shoot me an email and help me, it would make this experience 1000 times better. Thank you so much for all you have done already.
Sonika Chandra

it was simply beautiful. I hope one day i get the pleasure to meet james frey.

To all the nay sayers out there..get over it and move on!! James Frey has touched many lives and he has been able to reach the youth..Who cares about oprah winfrey..pple follow her like blind sheep (we are unable to think for ourselves so we will let Oprah think and choose for us..duh)my heart goes out to all the readers that are motivated to change there lives..Everyone needs to feel that they are not alone……

James,
if you’re watching this, i just wanted you to know that your’e awasome ! you’re the best writer i’ve ever known. dont pay attention to all of the critics that accuse you of lying, they fail to see the larger picture: you went through HELL ! and wanted to write a book that, hopefully, will help others in similar situations.
I admire you, and would very much like the honor of having a chat with you sometime.
here’s my email address: avivi183@gmail.com
If you do read this, and have some free time, please send a reply. Thank you.

p.s: Did i metion that you’re number 1 ?

I read A Million Little Pieces and the sequal and absoloutley feel in love with them.
Today i heard that alot of it was fabrications. Which was quite shocking at first as when i read AMLP i reallly connected with his termoil tale and i thought it was such a beuitiful story in its own way.
So i came to the conclusion that i adorded it either way. I wish it to be true but if it isnt then it is still and amazing read!
I think that it has probally helped alot of people in their own additions and problems.
To read somebody as frank and brutaally honest about about his addiction as James is really refreshing and gives alot of hope.
It mad me cry, laugh, cringe and smile!!!
Thankyou James x

So. I kind of doubt you actually read these comments, but I wanted to say that being able to see you and know that you’re the person who wrote so many words that touched me so deeply was amazing.

And what you wrote in my books made me smile.

And as soon as I walked out of barnes and noble, I had a million questions I could ask you.

If you even see this and have any inclination to reply, I’d like to ask you a few.

Hey, I went to one of your signings and you had said not many people have written books about Venice beach, CA. I had a professor who has written a book about it, so if you’re interested in reading it it’s Homeless in paradise:Communicating with the Bohemian Venice Beach subculture, by William O’Connell. I haven’t read it yet, and don’t even know if it’s good, but it’s worth checking out I guess.

James –

A friend handed me Bright Shiny Morning last night, and I’m 267 pages in six hours of reading later.

Didn’t know about the Oprah BS until I recommended Bright Shiny Morning on Facebook this afternoon.

Guess it just goes to show Oprah and her ilk aren’t entirely omnipresent.

Just wanted to drop you a note to let you know that this may be the best book I’ve ever read. It’s cathartic. And having spent five of the hardest years of my life in Los Angeles, it hits home in so many different ways.

Thanks for writing it.

Mr.Frey, I am (or was depending on ur pt. of view) an artist and a writer (unpublished except for a few poems in college an eon ago) and read A Million Little Pieces prior to the “Oprah attack” and wish I had had the courage to write you right after and lend you my support and encouragement as I felt that attack on ur integrity was mean-spirited, unwarranted, and closed-minded as anyone who is a reader should know, dammit, that memoirs aren’t strictly factual accounts anyway because everyone’s memory of events in their life is skewed at least a little in comparison to others’ memories of those same events and, hell, when it comes to the truth–THE TRUTH–well, Jesus, Jehovah,Buddha, and Mohammed, none of us mere mortals (O) have the corner on that one! [Breath] Anyway, I just finished Bright Shiny Morning in the wake of Oprah’s purported (long-overdue)apology to u and wanted to give u an imaginary HIGH-5 for one sweet bit of literary comeback/revenge/triumph which writers of lesser caliber/strength/talent couldn’t have pulled off if their life depended on it, by God bless you and keep you writing ’cause we all need a little more TRUTH instead of “just the facts, mam,” or the media’s take or powers-that-be’s take because as any genuine artist/writer knows, the pursuit of Truth is a lifelong process–that it comes in increments…in “A Million Little Pieces,” as it were, which if we’re lucky/diligent/genius we can put together into something which resembles the actuality/meaning, meaning, meaning, of our existence if only in our own immediate world. Thank you, James, for sharing your existence.

James Frey…Best writer ever.
I’ve read A million little pieces,
My friend Leonard and right now I’m reading Bright Shiny Morning…
When i started reading a million little pieces, it took me a while to get used to your kind of writing…but when i got used to it, i got so attached to you and to all the persons in your book…
I finished a million little pieces with my eyes so red that i couldn’t see in front of me, my pillow so wet because of my tears, and my MOM so worried because she had never seen me like that…EVER.
And believe what I’m saying, it’s true.
When My friend Leonard was out, i directly bought it and started reading it…i finished it in 3days, and i made a depression. I was always so sad, I was always thinking about you, and Leonard…how his life ended up like that..
And while i was reading the book…i cried so much when i read about Lili…She was amazing…
Now I just bought Bright Shiny morning…and I’m about to start it…

James Frey, i know i might seem crazy, but I’ll die to meet you…really i admire you…

Reading Bright Shiny Morning I felt for the first time in my life like the kid in The Neverending Story totally LIVING the book, like I was thrown out onto the pavement wherever the words put me. I can’t stop thinking about some of the characters, imagining where they went from where he left them.

Can’t wait for Frey’s next work - I don’t care if he writes a goddamn gardening manual - I can’t wait.

I just wanted to say that all the stuff regarding the authenticity of A Million Little Pieces is really stupid. I don’t care if you exagerrated; it is an amazing story. I started reading it a couple days ago and I’m already almost done with it. This may sound cheesy, but because of your book I’ve gained the strength I needed to ignore all the pressures around me. Before I started reading it I was getting into some pretty bad stuff, and your book made me realize how much those things affect a person- I don’t want to be that person. So thank you Mr. Frey, you are an amazing author and person. No matter what Oprah says.

James,
Thank you for sharing your work!! Your writing is incredible and had me captivated from the first page of A Million Little Pieces! I have read all of your books in a month and am ready for the next. Your writing style is unique and drew me back into books again after my hiatus when finishing grad school. Much love and inspiration for your upcoming work, can’t wait!!

I wasn’t too interested in reading until I picked up your book, “A Million Little Pieces” in my high school Language Arts class. Once I finished the first page, I couldn’t put it down. Your way with words are unimaginable. The way your describe love, pain, feel, everything is real. You say if something rings true to you, you like it. Well your words ring true to me. You have opened my eyes. I wrote my book report on your books, and had nothing but praise. I see no flaws in your writing. I just bought your book, “Bright Shiny Morning”. And I love it. Continue writing because you are my inspiration.

James,
I went to the bookstore yesterday hoping to pick up a good book. I saw your name, picked up the book and laughed at the disclaimer page. What the hell. I loved your first book. Today my only thought is not to read it too fast. It is so hard to get a GOOD book. Thank you for fulfilling my dream yesterday. It is a damn good book.
Thanks.

I went to the library with the kids in tow, randomly chose a book by its cover (Bright Shiny Morning)and read it in 3 days. I don’t watch Oprah and I don’t get to read as much as I’d like to, so I’d never even heard of you until June 2009. Nice work, man. I’ll be reading all your other stuff now for sure.