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James Christopher Frey (born September 12, 1969) is an American writer and businessman. His first two books, A Million Little Pieces (2003) and My Friend Leonard (2005), were bestsellers marketed as memoirs.
A Million Little Pieces is a book by James Frey, originally sold as a memoir and later marketed as a semi-fictional novel following Frey's admission that many parts of the book were fabricated. It tells the story of a 23-year-old alcoholic and abuser of other drugs and how he copes with rehabilitation in a twelve steps -oriented treatment center.
Sep 15, 2006 · When Oprah Winfrey raved about James Frey's memoir of his life as a drug addict, the book became a publishing sensation.
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Dec 6, 2019 · James Frey, the author of A Million Little Pieces, has faced multiple controversies but also achieved success in writing and publishing. Learn about his recent projects, including the movie version of his memoir and the Queen & Slim screenplay.
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May 17, 2011 · In 2003, James Frey released A Million Little Pieces, a memoir detailing his 10 year battle with drug and alcohol abuse. Praised by critics and championed by Oprah Winfrey, it seemed like Frey had achieved literary success.
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James Christopher Frey is an American writer and businessman. His first two books, A Million Little Pieces (2003) and My Friend Leonard (2005), were bestsellers marketed as memoirs. Large parts of the stories were later found to be exaggerated or fabricated, sparking a media controversy.
James Frey has 167 books on Goodreads with 601601 ratings. James Frey’s most popular book is A Million Little Pieces.