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A Million Little Pieces
Book • 2003
A Million Little Pieces follows James Frey, a 23-year-old alcoholic and drug addict, as he undergoes rehabilitation in a private clinic.
The book chronicles his painful withdrawal, his relationships with other patients including a mafia boss named Leonard and a young woman named Lilly, and his struggles with the 'Fury' that drives his addiction.
Initially marketed as a memoir, the book was later relabeled as a 'semi-fictional novel' after Frey admitted to fabricating several details of his story.
The narrative explores themes of addiction, recovery, and personal responsibility, offering a raw and emotional account of Frey's experiences.
The book chronicles his painful withdrawal, his relationships with other patients including a mafia boss named Leonard and a young woman named Lilly, and his struggles with the 'Fury' that drives his addiction.
Initially marketed as a memoir, the book was later relabeled as a 'semi-fictional novel' after Frey admitted to fabricating several details of his story.
The narrative explores themes of addiction, recovery, and personal responsibility, offering a raw and emotional account of Frey's experiences.
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Brandon Novak Sarah Marshall Niall Paterson AJ Daulerio 
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Scott Galloway A.J. Daulerio James Frey 
Jason Stewart 
Neil Pasricha Chloe Hadjimatheou 
Beverley Wang
Noah Kagan Sam Parr Scott Galloway A.J. Daulerio James Frey Jason Stewart Neil Pasricha Chloe Hadjimatheou Beverley Wang Episodes
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Mentioned by the podcast hosts as a book Oprah's book club selected, which later turned out to be largely fabricated.
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Mentioned by James Altucher as an example of a memoir that sparked controversy due to questions about its truthfulness.
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Mentioned by Sarah Marshall as a prime example of a hoax memoir, discussed in detail with Chelsea Weber-Smith.
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Mentioned by Noah Kagan and Sam Parr ; there is some controversy surrounding the book's authenticity.
Noah Kagan and Sam Parr ; there is some controversy surrounding the book's authenticity.
Noah Kagan: Notes From Meeting Peter Thiel and Books that Helped Him Make Millions
Mentioned by Scott Galloway in the context of discussing how James Frey repackaged his novel as a memoir.
Scott Galloway in the context of discussing how James Frey repackaged his novel as a memoir.
No Mercy / No Malice: Origin Story
Mentioned by Jason Stewart , it caused an uproar because Oprah said it was the best, then found out some of it wasn't true.
Jason Stewart , it caused an uproar because Oprah said it was the best, then found out some of it wasn't true.
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