James Frey

Author of 'A Million Little Pieces'

James Frey - Author of 'A Million Little Pieces'
Born

September 12th, 1969
55 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American author and screenwriter gained recognition for the memoir 'A Million Little Pieces.' The work, which detailed struggles with addiction, initially received critical acclaim before controversies arose regarding the accuracy of its content. Frey has also written novels such as 'My Friend Leonard' and 'The Final Testament of the Holy Bible.' The memoir and subsequent works contributed to discussions around truth and authenticity in personal narrative and literature.

Wrote 'A Million Little Pieces'

Published 'My Friend Leonard'

Authored 'The Final Testament of the Holy Bible'

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