Book Review
I found this book by James Frey to be absolutley fascinating. I’ve read a lot of addiction memories, and A Million Little Pieces is definitely the most ‘male’ one I’ve read!
The descriptions of his physical response to drugs/alcohol, and how his body responded to the withdrawal, was graphic and detailed.
The mix of characters in rehab, and the breakdown of any social divisions was fascinating. It showed how strongly those in recovery can pull together and support one another.
It was only after reading the book that I discovered all the controversy surrounding it, but even if aspects of the memoir have been made up or exaggerated, I still thought the descriptions of addiction and how difficult family relationships can be, was engrossing.
The only thing I didn’t like about the book was how repetitive it was. Frey used word and phrase repetition for emphasis, I think, but he used it so often it became tedious and lost its impact.
Other than that, it’s a worthwhile read, especially if you are struggling with addiction yourself.
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