New York Times best-selling author James Frey pens the candid memoir of his recovery from drug and alcohol addictions with My Friend Leonard. After a stint in jail, James is rocked by further tragedy. Teetering on the brink of breakdown, he turns to a friend from rehab, Leonard. A largerthan- life mobster, Leonard becomes James' loyal and generous adoptive father, teaching him to "live boldly." The powerful narration of Andy Paris will make listeners wish for their own friend like Leonard.
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"After reading James Frey's first book, A Million Little Pieces, I became fascinated with the friendship that James formed with Leonard. My Friend Leonard gives the reader an in-depth look at their friendship and will cause the reader to laugh and smile. The end of the book is certainly a tear-jerker. I cried for the last ten pages or so. This was an excellent book."
— Ang (4 out of 5 stars)
“At its core, this is an examination of a friendship. Frey's extraordinary relationship with Leonard is alive, a flesh-and-blood bond forged in the agony of rehab and sustained through honesty and trust.”
— Publishers Weekly“Another powerful read from a talented, dynamic author.”
— Booklist (starred review)“Frey describes how he put feelings back into his life, and the effect is vivid, splashy, mesmerizing.”
— Atlanta Journal-Constitution“As smart as it is heartfelt, this tribute to friendship is a far sunnier book than Frey's debut.”
— Newsweek“Andy Paris offers a compelling reading. Paris steps into Frey's shoes and relates the most intimate details of his life with seeming ease, and there is an underlying emotionality in his voice that makes it sound as if Frey were relating the story himself.”
— AudioFile" I'm not sure it lived up to A Million Little Pieces but it was so nice to find it and realise I could keep reading the story. Still great. "
— Clare, 2/18/2014" I found it extremely predictable and boring. After A Million Little Pieces, it was a disappointment. "
— Hillary, 2/12/2014" another good book but also led to believe was true so didn't like it as much "
— Sheri, 2/10/2014" Loved this just as much as A Million Little pieces. "
— Janice, 2/6/2014" I remeber reading this book and kept wanting more. It is not a romance book by far which it took me way out of my elements cause that is what I'm partial too. I'm glad I gave it a chance though. "
— Lenlyn01, 2/4/2014" This book was just as intense of a read as A Million Little Pieces. Frey has a way of writing very matter of factly and in a voice that I occasionally wish was my own inner voice. "
— Sarah, 1/30/2014" Loved this book - a lovely sequel to AMLP. Frey's style is so unique and captivating, and his story is heart-wrenching. "
— Hayley, 1/22/2014" Although the books (+MLP) drove me insane, I loved Leonard. I believe I bawled during this book. So sad. "
— Christine, 1/20/2014" What a bloody fantastic book. So easy to connect with James despite the fact that I've been through exactly zero of his life experiences. It made me laugh and cry. "
— Jettica, 1/20/2014" More emotional than A Million Little Pieces, very heart pumping, I cried and felt like I was living it as he was. Hit hard in the beginning and then got hopeful and inspiring...then the end got to be hard again. Real lifestruggles ! "
— Ashley, 1/18/2014" This book was so great. I lwughted out loud, literally at work... I cried... It did it all for me "
— Meghan, 1/13/2014" sad....but well written and couldn't put it down. easy to read, was hoping for a happier ending but it made it more real that it didn't have that. "
— Emma, 1/9/2014" Once you get past the awful grammer, it's a great book. James Frey can put you in the panic of a painful moment as if it's happening first person. "
— Antonietta, 1/9/2014" Language in this book was horrible. The majority of the words were either f--- or GD. I realize what kind of book it was but it really wore me out to read it. "
— Rena, 1/5/2014" Not nearly as good as the first. I was mid-read when Frey was outed, so that kind of spoiled my enjoyment of the story. "
— Kit, 12/30/2013" This book was amazing and very interesting to read. It was about a man who was an alcoholic and tries to get himself together. All through the book he was going through many struggles but manage to pull through. It is many series but this is one of the best. I recommend everyone to check it out. "
— Amber, 12/24/2013" James Frey is one talented writer. "
— Alexandra, 12/11/2013" probably the best book I have read so far.The end had a good twist to it. "
— Nathalie, 12/11/2013" This was a great story, but could have been greater if told in half the pages. "
— Kristin, 11/17/2013" The only way to follow up to a powerful story like like "a million little pieces." These are the only two books I have ever read that have made me cry. The emotion he has toward the ones he loves is moving and beautiful and sad and inspiring. "
— Alan, 7/28/2013" Not nearly as good as A Million Little Pieces. The ending was totally trite and kinda puke worthy. Well written but the absence of commas began to drive me batty very, very quickly. "
— Catherine, 5/15/2013" A little slow in the beginning but sets up nicely for the end. "
— Keith, 3/2/2013" The sequel to A Million Little Pieces, I found this one equally if not more entertaining and definately more positive and uplifting in nature. "
— Jenni, 8/23/2012" A must read! Leonards story is amazing. Be ready to shed tears while you examine how one man can love another has his own son. Amazing novel! "
— Sara, 5/20/2012" This is the sequel to Million Little Pieces. Give a look inside his life after rehab. Its great! "
— cassie, 4/7/2012" A great sequel to A Million Little Pieces that answers the questions about what happened next. "
— Laura, 2/5/2012" Didn't make it through this one all the way. It just didn't keep my interest. "
— Mike, 12/28/2011" Almosta s interesting as the first (A Million Little Pieces) I like his writing...you really get in to his crazy head. "
— Perrin, 11/6/2011" very good. kind of depressing, though. "
— Mary, 7/2/2011" I think I like this even more than A Million Little Pieces. "
— Concon, 6/23/2011" What a great author. Loved this book. Worth reading! "
— Debbie, 6/6/2011" Loved to see what happened next "
— Beth, 5/17/2011" Not as good as the first, but lets you see the long-term picture of addiction recovery after the rehab experience. "
— Adrienne, 5/15/2011" My #1 favorite book of all time. You have to read A Million Little Pieces before it to get the full effect, but wow. This book will never get old for me. I bawled like a baby at the ending. MUST READ. "
— Amanda, 4/30/2011" I didn't read the first book (A million little pieces) so not sure why I read the 2nd. "
— Kim, 4/15/2011" Continuing his (fictional?) autobioigraphy in LA "
— Jeanie, 3/31/2011" I think I like this even more than A Million Little Pieces. "
— Concon, 3/26/2011" AMAZING! tear wrenching at the end, and of course i was reading it in the middle of spanish class, literally bawling my eyes out. I really thought that a Million Little Pieces was great but this even topped it more, ughghhghghghghhg just soooooo good:) "
— Dominique, 3/23/2011" it was frigging brilliant. one of the best books i've ever read. it is a tale of two friends. incredibly moving. the first time i've cried about the beauty and brilliance of something in a book. "
— Andy, 3/23/2011" not as angry as the first book 'million little pieces'... not as many f-words... <br/> <br/>more tender, more relationships and more feelings expressed in this one as well. "
— Molly, 3/22/2011" Given the author's reputation, I have doubts about the authenticity of this memoir. "
— Bobbi, 3/15/2011" Probably one of the best books I have read this year. James Frey continues to write compelling and emotion provoking books that leave you with a dropped jaw. I actually cried at the end of this book. A must read! "
— Michael, 3/14/2011" Not as good as million little pieces. "
— Shoug, 2/26/2011" This is the sequel to A Million Little Pieces. I actually liked this book more than it's predecessor. Well written, and worth the read despite that most of it isn't true like once proclaimed. "
— Amber, 2/25/2011James Frey is the author of A Million Little Pieces and the #1 New York Times bestseller My Friend Leonard. Originally from Cleveland, he was educated at Denison University and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Andy Paris is an actor and writer. His audio narration have earned him the prestigious Audie Award, as well as AudioFile Earphones Awards. A member of the Tectonic Theater Project, he and others wrote The Laramie Project, which was nominated for an Emmy in 2002 and in which he played Stephen Belber. He has also appeared in Law & Order.