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My Friend Leonard
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My Friend Leonard
Author: James Frey
Overview
In My Friend Leonard, James Frey delivers one of the most unconventional and breathtaking father–son stories ever written. Picking up where A Million Little Pieces left off, this memoir explores the bond between James, newly sober and struggling to rebuild his life, and Leonard, a charismatic mobster and recovering addict who becomes his unlikely mentor.
Fresh out of rehab and emotionally shattered, James finds himself broke, alone, and hesitant to trust. Then Leonard re-enters his life—offering not just protection, but guidance, laughter, and an invitation to live boldly. Under Leonard’s watchful eye, James discovers how to enjoy life sober, nurture his passion for writing, and face the often-brutal realities of existence without drugs or alcohol.
But when Leonard mysteriously disappears, James is forced to confront grief, loss, and resilience in ways he never imagined. Both heartbreaking and redemptive, My Friend Leonard is a powerful testament to friendship, survival, and the pursuit of a meaningful life.
Why You’ll Love It
- Explores an extraordinary friendship between a recovering addict and a mobster-mentor.
- Blends raw honesty with surprising humor, warmth, and hope.
- Continues James Frey’s journey from A Million Little Pieces with new depth and maturity.
- Written in Frey’s distinct, hypnotic prose that is both unflinching and deeply human.
- Offers a tender, emotionally resonant portrait of love, loyalty, and living boldly.
Who It’s For
- Readers who were captivated by A Million Little Pieces and want to follow James’s next chapter.
- Anyone interested in memoirs of recovery, resilience, and redemption.
- Fans of unconventional coming-of-age stories and literary portraits of friendship.
- Readers drawn to raw, stylistically daring prose that challenges traditional memoir form.
Reviews
- “As smart as it is heartfelt, this tribute to friendship is a far sunnier book than Frey’s debut.” — Newsweek
- “The engrossing story of a bizarre friendship between the author and a dangerous mobster.” — People
- “Has a ferocity and narrative drive… full of unexpected heart that might.” — Details
- “A raw, often visceral, reading experience… impossible not to care about Frey’s struggles to reintegrate into society and prosper.” — Booklist (starred, boxed review)
- “A fine, grim tale full of smarting immediacy… A small fortune could be made by bottling this story and selling it as an antidote to self-pity.” — Kirkus (starred review)
About the Author
James Frey is the author of the bestselling memoir A Million Little Pieces, which became an international sensation. Known for his unflinching honesty and unconventional prose, Frey has established himself as one of the most provocative and influential literary voices of his generation.
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