Only logged in users may view topics in this forum.
| Posted By |
Message |
CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
Member since 5/05 19978 total posts
Name:
Jen - counting my blessings...
|
A Million Little Pieces
Started reading, it was Oprah's Book Club pick last week. Very good, about one man's rehab journey after being an alcoholic and crack addict by age 23. Might be hard for some to read if you have someone in your family affected by this. His style of writing is basically freestyle so some may not like it. But the story is great!
|
Posted 9/24/05 4:58 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
|
|
Re: A Million Little Pieces
I know people who've raved about James Frey. I may pick it up at some point, but it sounds like a harrowing story.
|
| Posted 9/25/05 4:25 PM |
| |
|
dpli
Daylight savings :)
Member since 5/05 13973 total posts
Name:
D
|
Re: A Million Little Pieces
I read this book not too long ago. I think it is an incredibly personal story of a man's fight with addiction and I think that it shows how destructive addiction can be, better than any other book I have ever read. I was VERY interested in the story, but it is an emotional one and because of that, sometimes difficult to read. I am glad I stuck with it, though, because I was really interested to see how things worked out for the author and I gained a lot of insight into what addiction can do to people.
|
| Posted 9/27/05 9:23 AM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: A Million Little Pieces
This sounds like something I would like - thanks for the recommendation!
|
| Posted 9/27/05 2:12 PM |
| |
|
Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
Member since 5/05 27567 total posts
Name:
Janice
|
Re: A Million Little Pieces
I just ordered it, waiting for it to come any day now.
|
| Posted 9/29/05 4:31 PM |
| |
|
CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
Member since 5/05 19978 total posts
Name:
Jen - counting my blessings...
|
Re: A Million Little Pieces
Posted by Janice
I just ordered it, waiting for it to come any day now.
you should have told me.....I would have lent it to you!!
|
| Posted 9/30/05 11:13 AM |
| |
|
Cookiegobbler
My little love bugs!!
Member since 9/05 5759 total posts
Name:
Nicole
|
Re: A Million Little Pieces
I just finished it and I looooooooved it!
|
| Posted 10/1/05 12:52 AM |
| |
|
LadyMaravilla
Fall Is Here
Member since 5/05 12023 total posts
Name:
Sonia
|
Re: A Million Little Pieces
OMG guys I'm buying the book. Let's start a book club about it!!!! Since a few of us are getitng it!!!
|
| Posted 10/3/05 3:14 PM |
| |
|
Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
Member since 5/05 27567 total posts
Name:
Janice
|
Re: A Million Little Pieces
sounds great!! hopefully mine comes today!!
|
| Posted 10/3/05 3:52 PM |
| |
|
Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
Member since 5/05 27567 total posts
Name:
Janice
|
Re: A Million Little Pieces
Posted by MrsTC
Posted by Janice
I just ordered it, waiting for it to come any day now.
you should have told me.....I would have lent it to you!!
oh man!! thanks, I should have asked around.
|
| Posted 10/3/05 3:52 PM |
| |
|
Irishlass
LIF Adult
Member since 5/05 2961 total posts
Name:
Lisa
|
Re: A Million Little Pieces
I read this book in one day. I really liked it. I felt so bad for him and all of those people. It really gives you an in sight as to how destructive drugs can be.
|
| Posted 10/10/05 3:58 PM |
| |
|
Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
Member since 5/05 27567 total posts
Name:
Janice
|
Re: A Million Little Pieces
I have it in my bag today, I am going to read it during my OT tonight
|
| Posted 10/10/05 4:15 PM |
| |
|
peabody
Love green icing!!!
Member since 5/05 4691 total posts
Name:
|
Re: A Million Little Pieces
I just ordered this book and waitng for it to come.
|
| Posted 10/11/05 12:50 PM |
| |
|
Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
Member since 5/05 27567 total posts
Name:
Janice
|
Re: A Million Little Pieces
So I am reading it now, I don't know if I am digging it. I am trying, but it is so repetitive. If it wasn't a true story I probably would not continue. I was reading the root canal part last night. 
|
| Posted 10/12/05 9:40 AM |
| |
|
dpli
Daylight savings :)
Member since 5/05 13973 total posts
Name:
D
|
Re: A Million Little Pieces
Posted by Janice
So I am reading it now, I don't know if I am digging it. I am trying, but it is so repetitive. If it wasn't a true story I probably would not continue. I was reading the root canal part last night.
Stick with it Janice, I think it picks up a bit after that - once he makes friends with some of the other people in recovery.
|
| Posted 10/12/05 10:34 AM |
| |
|
Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
Member since 5/05 27567 total posts
Name:
Janice
|
Re: A Million Little Pieces
Posted by dpli
Posted by Janice
So I am reading it now, I don't know if I am digging it. I am trying, but it is so repetitive. If it wasn't a true story I probably would not continue. I was reading the root canal part last night.
Stick with it Janice, I think it picks up a bit after that - once he makes friends with some of the other people in recovery.
thanks!! I needed the push. I did not want to give up on it since so many liked it.
|
| Posted 10/12/05 11:36 AM |
| |
|
CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
Member since 5/05 19978 total posts
Name:
Jen - counting my blessings...
|
Re: A Million Little Pieces
definitely do not give up! don't you wanna find out what happens? 
|
| Posted 10/12/05 2:04 PM |
| |
|
Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
Member since 5/05 27567 total posts
Name:
Janice
|
Re: A Million Little Pieces
okay, it got much better last night.
|
| Posted 10/13/05 10:49 AM |
| |
|
smith1234
Little Angel
Member since 10/05 1745 total posts
Name:
Kristi
|
Re: A Million Little Pieces
Has anyone started reading the sequel to this book? It's called my friend leonard. I'm going to try and pick it up next week.
|
| Posted 10/14/05 1:25 PM |
| |
|
Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
Member since 5/05 27567 total posts
Name:
Janice
|
Re: A Million Little Pieces
Posted by smith1234
Has anyone started reading the sequel to this book? It's called my friend leonard. I'm going to try and pick it up next week.
James wrote this one too?
|
| Posted 10/14/05 1:31 PM |
| |
|
smith1234
Little Angel
Member since 10/05 1745 total posts
Name:
Kristi
|
Re: A Million Little Pieces
yes, i read it on Ophra's bookclub site. They had a Q&A with James and he said that a lot of questions are answered in the 2nd book.
|
| Posted 10/14/05 1:33 PM |
| |
|
Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
Member since 5/05 27567 total posts
Name:
Janice
|
Re: A Million Little Pieces
Posted by smith1234
yes, i read it on Ophra's bookclub site. They had a Q&A with James and he said that a lot of questions are answered in the 2nd book.
thanks
|
| Posted 10/14/05 2:23 PM |
| |
|
