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- The Story Behind the Story: Initially marketed as a true account of addiction and recovery, Frey's book became the center of a scandal when it was revealed that key events were fabricated. The controversy led to public backlash, a high-profile confrontation on The Oprah Winfrey Show, and a debate over the ethical boundaries in memoir.
- Book Summary: The book describes Frey's battle with alcohol and drug addiction and his supposed time in rehab. The narrative style is intense and gripping, but the later revelations that much of the story was fictionalized overshadowed its initial impact.
About the Author
James Frey is originally from Cleveland. He is the author of A Million Little Pieces and My Friend Leonard. He lives in New York.
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