James Frey
Born: 09-11-1969
James Frey is an American writer renowned for his controversial memoir "A Million Little Pieces," which sparked significant debate over its accuracy. Born in 1969 in Cleveland, Ohio, Frey has ventured into various genres, including fiction and screenwriting. His works often explore themes of addiction, redemption, and personal struggle. Beyond books, Frey founded Full Fathom Five, a transmedia production company known for the "I Am Number Four" series.
Book summaries for books written by James Frey
Quotes
Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.
Sometimes you have to get knocked down lower than you have ever been to stand back up taller than you ever were.
Our scars make us who we are. They are a reminder of the battles we have fought and the strength we have gained.
The greatest stories are not found in books or movies, but in the lives we live and the obstacles we overcome.
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle.
Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tiptoe if you must, but take the step.
I'm an Alcoholic and a drug addict and a criminal. And a fucking maniac.
I'm not a bad person. I'm a good person who did bad things.
I will not let my pain take over my life, I will not let my pain determine who I am.
I don't understand why I'm always so fucked up.
I'm not going to let this be the thing that defines me.
I'm not sure I want to recover. I'm not sure I want to get better. I'm not sure I want to change.