A Million Little Lies?
In a previous post, I recommended the book/'autobiography' by James Frey, "A Million Little Pieces". There has been much controvesy on the veracity of the novel, and when I received an article from James a couple of days ago by The Smoking Gun, I was disappointed to read that most of the story was completely fabricated.
Some parts of the article, as stated:
Police reports, court records, interviews with law enforcement personnel, and other sources have put the lie to many key sections of Frey's book. The 36-year-old author, these documents and interviews show, wholly fabricated or wildly embellished details of his purported criminal career, jail terms, and status as an outlaw "wanted in three states."
We discovered the answer to that question in the basement of an Ohio police headquarters, where Frey & Co. failed to expunge the single remaining document that provides a contemporaneous account of his watershed felonious spree.
When recalling criminal activities, looming prison sentences, and jailhouse rituals, Frey writes with a swaggering machismo and bravado that absolutely crackles. Which is truly impressive considering that, as TSG discovered, he made much of it up. The closest Frey has ever come to a jail cell was the few unshackled hours he once spent in a small Ohio police headquarters waiting for a buddy to post $733 cash bond.
Another criminal act proven false was the death of two young girls, when the families of the alleged victims were interviewed, they denied it ever happened. You can read the whole story at:
http://www.thesmokinggun.com
I would be lying in saying that I was not disappointed, I was. But Mr. Frey (in his CNN interview) claims that this book is based on the recollections he had throught this tumoultous time in his life. He would also like the public to consider that during this time (20-30 years ago), he was completely under the influence of narcotics, and this story is 'his' account. Also, Oprah was there to back Frey's side of the story.
She stated:
" The underlying message is of redemption still resonates with me and with it's readers."
The American public will always question everything that is put in the public eye. True or untrue, it all comes to the fact that it was a great book and I couldn't put it down. So maybe James Frey was completely embellishing, but regardless, it was a heart felt story that will probably be adapted to the big screen and be a good movie out of it.
BUT... if you still feel jipped out of your money, the publishing company (for the first time ever) is offering refunds for those who really feel betrayed.
posted by Maria @ 9:58 PM
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