A Million Little Pieces: A shocking exploration of addiction

Great read, it is a book I have read several times over the years.

I used to be a user so I could relate to what the author went through during his time at rehab.The struggle with overcoming an addiction is dark and real but easy when you surround yourself with good people.

Non è Guerra e Pace e neanche Cime Tempestose, ma il libro si legge d'un fiato e ha la qualità di quei film adrenalinici alla Limitless per capirci. Bello. Il seguito invece (My friend Leonard) poteva risparmiarcelo

The Independent dubbed this as 'turbocharged' and I think it is a good overall summary. Like many of my book purchases, I procrastinate for a long time and then hit the purchase button in the hope that I will be swept away into the authors world and come out smiling. A Million Little Pieces did this for me.It is unique as I have never read anything similar. It is fast moving, hence the verdict of turbocharged and subsequently I was never bored at any point. The writing style reflects the story, as one might expect a drug addicted, alcoholic, criminal (he dubs himself as this several times over) to write. The are no speech marks and few commas, which to an English teacher would probably be considered a sin. There is plenty of obscene language and confrontation, yet somehow it is beautiful. We hear of so many stories of the guy or girl that had to climb the greasy pole to fulfill their ambition of being a millionaire or sport star, but in this story, it is about a drug addict trying to escape not only his vices, but his crazed mind. There are rumblings about James Frey fabricating much of what really happened to him, but don't let that ruin your reading pleasure.If you are looking for a book that has what I would define as an anti-hero for the main character, where love is found in unusual circumstances, friendships are made in crazy ways then read this book. In addition to this there are interesting perspectives on religion, the origins of why an addict might become that way and family reconciliation. Finally do yourself a big favour if you buy this, DO NOT READ pages 513 - 14; this will tell you the outcome of every character you get to know, love and hate during the course of the book.

Suite au conseil d'un ami, je me suis procurée ce livre, sans savoir à quoi m'attendre. Au bout de quelques pages, on entre dans le monde de James, qui n'est pas sans repos. Et on ne peut plus s'arrêter, il faut qu'on sache ce qu'il devient, comment il vit les choses. Je pense pouvoir dire que c'est un livre fascinant, que l'on s'identifie ou non au personnage principal. Je le recommande fortement, et laissez vous porter dans ce monde de souffrance et d'addictions!