James Frey wrote the book about a junkie in a rehab. A sobering and eye-opening tale. It was advertised as a memoir, highly praised by critics and endorsed by Oprah. No, I don't care about Oprah, but millions of readers do. Then it was revealed that the book is a work of fiction. Frey was condemned as a fraud. Oprah invited him again and tore him to a million little pieces on her show. He knew what was going to happen when he accepted Oprah's invitation. Still, he went. I praise his courage.
I bought the book knowing all this. I love it. What does it matter if it's true or fiction? The power of the words is the same. And this is a powerful book!
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