Letters: NewsHour and James Frey
May 22nd, 2008 · Love PBS's NewsHour? Hate author James Frey? Want cheap gas? Senior Producer Steve Proffitt reads some of the letters we've received about recent stories.
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James Frey's Nightmare Morphs into a Calif. Dream
May 20th, 2008 · In 2006, Frey was caught lying in his memoir, A Million Little Pieces. Two years later, he's back with a work of fiction set in Los Angeles. He discusses how he got over his "really, really bad year at work."
Author Frey, Publisher, Announce Refund Deal ****
Sep 7th, 2006 · Disgruntled readers of the memoir-like book A Million Little Pieces may have a new recourse. Its author, James Frey, admitted earlier this year to fabrications in his story, which had been sold as a memoir. Frey, his publisher, Random House, and a group of readers have nearly finalized a settlement which will offer refunds to readers who feel they were defrauded. Michele Norris and Robert Siegel explain what it will take to get that refund.
Oprah Rebukes Author Frey over 'Pieces' ****
Jan 26th, 2006 · Oprah Winfrey initially defended author James Frey, but on Thursday's show, she accused him of duping readers. Frey has been accused of straying from the truth in his memoir A Million Little Pieces.
Wiesel, Frey: Difference Between Facts, the Truth ****
Jan 18th, 2006 · On Monday, Oprah Winfrey announced that Elie Wiesel's Night will be the next selection in her book club. Commentator Peter Manseau says that Night and the memoir A Million Little Pieces by James Frey, another book club selection, have more in common than first glance might suggest.
Frey's 'Pieces' and Truth in Publishing *
Jan 13th, 2006 · James Frey's popular drug-addiction memoir A Million Little Pieces has been alleged to contain falsehoods. However, the publisher and Frey have stood by the account, even while admitting the facts were not necessarily hard and fast.
Discrepancies Uncovered in Best-Selling Memoir *
Jan 10th, 2006 · William Bastone, editor of TheSmokingGun.com, discusses an article he wrote that details discrepancies between stories in James Frey's best-selling memoir A Million Little Pieces and public records such as police reports and court records. Through his attorney, Frey has strongly denied the accusations.
'A Million Little Pieces' by James Frey
Dec 26th, 2005 · Listener Theresa recommends this memoir of surviving drug abuse and its sequel, My Friend Leonard. "Don't let the swear words discourage you from reading," she writes.
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