A Million Little Pieces

A Great Read

I first read this book before the truth about his exagerations came out. I loved it. I read it after the truth came out and still loved it.

Yes, he writes with a sense of urgency. Which I thought was brillant. He is going through rehab...of course a sense of urgency is their. And you feel that.

I think any one with an open mind and interested in a original read will enjoy this book.

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A Million Little Pieces

A Million Little Pieces by James Frey is an inspiring book about one man's journey through a rehab clinic for addiction to alcohol since he was 10, cocaine since he was 12, and many other substances since, such as PCP, glue, acid, mushrooms, meth, and pills. A Million Little Pieces is the story of James' journey to get, and stay, sober.
When 23-year-old James Frey first arrives at the treatment facility he has a hole through his cheek, his four front teeth knocked out, his nose broken and his eyes almost completely swollen shut. He woke up this way on a plane with no idea where he was going or how he had gotten there. He is covered in spit, snot, vomit, sweat, urine and blood and can barely remember anything about the past few weeks. When his parents pick him up at the Chicago airport he finally allows them to take him to Hazelden treatment center in Minnesota.
As you get through the book you learn that this is not the typical bad life, bad parents situation; Frey was raised in warm, loving home by an affluent family. His family had no idea of his actions, and he did a good job hiding it from them. During the book he sometimes seems normal and sometimes the farthest thing from it. The story is captivating and gripping, the kind you can't put down.
I would recommend this book to anyone in high school and above. There is language and violence, so if you have a hard time with gory or curel situations and dialogue this probably isn't the book for you. It is an honest and straightforward memoir, one of the best I've read in a long time. If you were looking for a meaningful book you'll want to read more than once, I would say check out A Million Little Pieces by James Frey.

5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Good read.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

I don't care what Oprah says...

This book is perfectly categorized as a memoir. While I understand the negative hype that came along with the classification of this book as a memoir (as some of the incidents, as I understand, were not entirely factual), I really think that memoir is a genre that is apart from the basic fiction/non-fiction classifications. No one person ever sees things or experiences things the exact same way another person does, so it's never entirely factual for two people that were in the same situation. It's like your childhood and what you remember, versus what your parent's remember.

Overall, the story moved along a quite a quick pace. I loved the unique style and the choppiness of the formatting added to the general feel that the book was trying to give you. I enjoyed the perspective and the author's ability to take you into the action of the story. His characters are really fleshed out, as well, which makes you feel a part of the story, although, as someone who has never really done things like those in the book, it was liek I was a spectator inside the story instead of an active participant in the re-hab.

I did lend it to my Dad, though, and he could only get about half way through it. I don't think he liked the raw reality and honesty that came along with the story. He was a little taken aback, although he did enjoy it. It might be a little too much for some with weaker stomachs, but I highly recommend this book.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

True Love for a Novel

Once you're hooked up in a book, you can't stop reading. This is how I felt when reading the book "A Million Little Pieces" by James Frey. I am a very distracted person. It is very difficult for me to engage in a book, but this time it was different. The novel "A Million Little Pieces" is on of the most memorable pieces of writing I've read. When a book stays on your mind, it means that it was great.

What made me love this book so much? Different aspects such as the perspective, tone, atmosphere and environment that makes such a wonderful piece. Reading and getting into James, the main character's head helps us comprehend what he is going through. The fact that this novel is based on a true story makes it more appealing. His serious tone, shows the reader how serious his story is. He deeply expresses his regrets, tragedies, feelings..etc. Without showing any shame. If I were in his shoes, I couldn't dare tell that story nor publish it. He probably had the courage to do this since he is content with the result, he is alive. Every drug and alcohol addict wants to get out of the road of incorrect choices.

The novel "A Million Little Pieces" is basically about James Frey's life. He talks about his days in rehab and all those cravings for drugs and alcohol he had during his path to the total withdrawal form those addictions.

One who is interested in reading about someone's path to success should read it. Seriously, this novel can show you that even if your life is going the wrong way, you can make everything go right if you try.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Raw and real

Very compelling

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

An excellent memoir of addiction and recovery

For anyone interested in life changing stories or autobiographies of people struggling to get their lives back on track, "A Million Little Pieces" is a must read. James Frey, the author and the main character of the book really personifies the life of a drug addict and takes the reader through horrific accounts that he once experienced before becoming sober. The suspenseful writing that James Frey portrays in this book makes the reader want to know more about what is next for him. Drug addicts have a high tendency to relapse and knowing that this book is about the steps towards sobriety, putting this book down will just prolong the question that remains in reader's heads while reading which is, "will James Frey relapse?" Like many books, they all have a fairytale ending but this book does not. It's a must read because of this sole reason. Had James Frey ended this book as if he got out of rehab and lived happily ever after, no one would think it's a credible source. Those that choose to read this book may be reading it for inspiration in their lives to get better and live a healthier lifestyle. James Frey leaves out no information and as you read, it is as if you feel the pain he went through in yourself. If I were in his position, there is no way I would be able to be as strong or have as much courage as he did. After finishing the book, it makes you consider what you have done in your life and it makes you look at other people and think that they might be going through the same thing. If you don't believe that you are strong enough for recovery then you will never get better. Many addicts who try to become sober know that if you are not willing to get the help you need, then rehab will not work out. James Frey was the complete opposite. His parents enrolled him into a rehab facility as soon as they realized that he was about to hit rock bottom. Throughout the book it is evident that he may leave the facility but with a good heart and his emotions towards his family and to get better, he stays through it and overcomes many things. It is important for a reader to enjoy the book that their reading and although "A Million Little Pieces" is gruesome and at times hard to read, you will never want to put it down. James Frey's "A Million Little Pieces" is not only an inspirational book to readers who appreciate reading about hard times, or addicts who are trying to recover but also to Oprah Winfrey. Oprah Winfrey, a prestigious talk show host made a list of her favorite books and in 2005 "A Million Little Pieces" was featured in her book club. For anyone looking for a good read, I highly recommend this book whether you're an addict looking for inspiration or not it will keep you on your toes and you will surely be entertained from beginning to end.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Quick and wonderful Read

James Frey writes so well that you feel like you are watching his story! I have been stopped numerous times on the subway by people telling me how much they loved his book as well. I would suggest it to anyone!

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

It was okay

I am still reading it. It waas a sad story

It made me "sad" and its a "pitty party" #su

It made me "sad" and its a "pitty party" #sucks

To thomas

Go to the nedt book

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James Frey's story of his ascent from crackhouse ground zero. &q

James Frey's story of his ascent from crackhouse ground zero. "I lift my hand and feel my face. My front four teeth are gone, I have a hole in my cheek, my nose is broken and my eyes are swollen nearly shut." His clothes are covered with spit, snot, vomit and blood. He doesn't know how he got on the plane or where he is going, but as he soon finds out, he's on his way to rehab. Certain words are capitalized for no reason (the Bathroom, the Nurses) Perhaps to suggest that old cosmic paranoia feeling that comes with over-indulgence in hallucinatory substances; perhaps to be literary and cute. And to make the importance of those things seem much more important. James Frey operates in a literary zone where the worst case rules to the exclusion of all others. You can't write about the masterpieces that are created while enraptured, the psychological knots untied, the revival of the sheer joy of living.

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Great insight into an addicts hell

Who cares if it isn't 100% non-fiction. It is still a great read!

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Love this book

This is the best book i have ever read i dont have it on nook but i have the paper back book it is such a touching story even if it is not real (not for young kids)

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Excellent

I was very impressed with this book. Great read!

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Awesome! You'll never wanna put it down until you're finished

Awesome read! Anything James Frey is awesome!

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Unture

I loved it . To bad he lied and said that really happened and it didnt. But its still a great book.

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Amazing

Loved this book and the next. Kept my interest. Couldnt put it down. Loved the style of his writing

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Addictive!

This book is the best book I have read in a very long time! I could not put it down, literally took it everywhere I went in case I had a free moment to pick it up and read. You become so attatched to everyone and their story. I recommend this book to everyone looking for a quick, captivating read!

Great book

This book is well written.