James Frey

3 summariesPsychology, Memoir, Literary Fiction

James Frey is an American author known for his semi-autobiographical works that often explore themes of addiction and recovery. His notable books include "A Million Little Pieces," which gained significant attention for its controversial narrative, as well as "My Friend Leonard" and "Bright Shiny Morning," both of which delve into personal and societal struggles. Frey's writing is characterized by its raw and unflinching style.

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Books by James Frey

3 books available

A Million Little Pieces
James Frey
3.6 (222k) average on GoodreadsPsychology
A raw, controversial memoir that blurs the lines between brutal addiction and embellished reality, leaving readers to question the very nature of truth in recovery.
My Friend Leonard
James Frey
3.9 (41k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
A newly sober man finds unexpected mentorship and dangerous loyalty with a charismatic mobster he met in rehab.
Bright Shiny Morning
James Frey
3.8 (14k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In Los Angeles, desperate dreamers and broken people navigate public shaming, obsessive love, and survival, their intertwined stories showing a city that is both brutal and beautiful.