Anybody ever read

[beachtowel]

The book that came out called "A million pieces"?

[Ga Guy]

Are you talking about that James Frey book "A million little pieces"...or is it a different book??

[slideshow]

Tell me more...I have one for you too sir.   Forgiveness.........

[NautyOne]

I tried to read it and wanted to pull my hair out!!  I don't know what everybody  saw in that book it just plain annoyed me..........but doesnt' everything......lol.

Loved it when Oprah spanked him on National T.V.

[NautyOne]

you probably loved it beach.  Even though it is fiction.  and all made up in his mind.

[beachtowel]

I just finished it I had to read it for a homework assignment in one of my classes and write a paper on it.....
I started writing this morning I was just trying to get some input from some others who read it.....

[beachtowel]

So what was your thoughts?

why would you think that I loved it?

[beachtowel]

Yes GG its the same book I made a mistake with the title........
did you happen to read it I would like your thoughts........

[liscamdave]

I can tell you this BEach, my husband was infatuated with the book. As I have said, he and I were addictes together. ANd he was also Bi-polar. And really found comfort in that book. I am not sure why, but am thinking about reading it to find out. The only thing I know is the Oprah controversary. And also, my husband telling me about the dental part of the book.

I think I will get it though....

Lisa

[NautyOne]

I guess i think you would have enjoyed reading it because from what i know of your story you could really relate to such a compelling account of this mans journey thru addiction.  I just didn't get that riveting--couldn't put it down----feeling everyone talked about.  And, yes the dental account of having dental work with no anesthesia. Didn't even make me clinch.  I wish I could give you more of an opinion, but I just couldnt read the damm thing........it made me dizzy and aggravated.  His ability to write is very good.   and its too bad he got busted.  I know when I have a book and i start skipping chapters or start reading the book from the end to the beginning......its not the book for me.  but for a drug addict his account of of such graphic detail and the abilty to express it such made me suspicious from the get go.  Beach, what did you think of the book and did the controversy change the way you felt about the book.???

Nauty............

[marcatj]

I LOVED it.  I couldn't put it down.. nor could I have given a rat's a** that he took "a few liberties."

A brilliant read, in my opinion...

[Ga Guy]

No, I never did read it. I've always been scared to. I'm afraid it will stir emotions in me that I don't want stirred. If you recommend it, I'll read it though. What's your review...yay or nay?

[lunachick]

I read it as soon as it came out. Being an aspiring writer myself (and yes i really mean aspiring) it was well written. He did really well describing the hatred of one's self during the beginning of recovery, as well as describing the beauty that can come along directly after that pain. But that is all strictly from a writer's point of view. I took it as " a story" and thats about it. A good work of fiction. He's lost credibility to me as someone who came out of "the darkness", because he exaggerated so much. That only proves that he didn't care about just getting his story out, he cared about exaggerated in order to make it seem more profound and make more money. I would have been just as happy hearing his story in truth. Probably would have liked it more. But hey, he had to have the upper hand somehow on all the other million books about an addicts life. So as a work of fiction, it was good. Nothing I would use to educate other addicts though.

The best book on this subject is one called "candy"...it's incredible.."trainspotting" as well

[beachtowel]

I didnt like the book some parts sounded true and some sounded like a bunch of bull.........just a little bit to unbelieveable........
You know he made oprahs book club which was big $$$$$$$$$$$
I wish I could of seen the show when she talked to him.......
I would of liked to see how he answered her questions...........I would of liked to look into his eyes when he was talking......
I am getting close to finishing my book what a blessing from God it I were lucky enough to get on her show and get into her book club......

[Ga Guy]

Yes he did make millions with that book. But, it remains to be seen how much he keeps..a class action lawsuit was just settled against the publishing house and many people will get their money back. Remains to be seen how much comes from his pockets. He'll still never have to work again, though :)

[marcatj]

That's ridiculous.... people are suing??  What - did it really harm them by finding out he exagerated?

Good Lord...

PS - Beach he was on Oprah twice.  First, to hype the book (along with her;) the second time to take a public a**-kicking from her when people found out everything he wrote was not, in fact, true.  While people had a right to be bothered that he wasn't straight about what was fact and what was fiction, she came off pretty self-righteous in my opinion... Oprah doesn't like to be fooled, I guess.

[lunachick]

hell no! No one messes with the Holy Queen Oprah lol! One day the book I am writing will be in her book club, and her majesty is going to make me a freaking millionaire!!

[beachtowel]

I have to see if I can DL those episodes I would really like to see them........

[beachtowel]

My old English professor is proof reading each chapter when I finish and said she would help me to get a read.......she has three books published herself.......

She has helped and kicked me in the *** when I needed it........

I would love to sit on Oprah if I would ever be blessed enough to get my book published........

[marcatj]

I would love to see you both on Oprah!!!  I will think good thoughts!!

:)
mj

[beachtowel]

it started out as mandatory journaling when I was sentenced to a six month addiction behavior rehab turned into many chapters and more chapters till I was on my way and then my old english professor really got me going.....
the only thing that got to me a little was she said at times it was very hard to read because if was not from a stranger but a pervious student that she got to know pretty well and that some things I wrote really got to her.........
but her encouragement to keep going has been a blessing and now I will finish......what a miracle it would be to get it published......... I swear I would use the money to start a huge detox and rehab for addicts to help them.......

[beachtowel]

Are you currently doing a project now?

[beachtowel]

one thing that I am having a huge problem with is not embellishing or exaggerating mine is leaving many things out in the fear of prosecution from the authorities.......

[marcatj]

you know, this may sound cliche and lame, but i write too.  and when i am writing from my heart - I know it's right.  you know that "inspired" feeling you get?  when it feels almost like a deep breath? like it's coming through you, not from you?

so... i would say f*** any reservations Beach - and just WRITE.  (get legal consult later if you feel you must...)

:)

[marcatj]

you know, this may sound cliche and lame, but i write too.  and when i am writing from my heart - I know it's right.  you know that "inspired" feeling you get?  when it feels almost like a deep breath? like it's coming through you, not from you?

so... i would say f*** any reservations Beach - and just WRITE.  (get legal consult later if you feel you must...)

:)

[beachtowel]

I know thats the same thing my professor is telling me too............
but at the same time after all the years I have sat and rotted in jail I sure don't ever want to go back.......
I know I could probably just say I was so high I don't know or even remember any kind of details unless I write as a non fiction....which I am considering.....

[lunachick]

As for your worrying about prosecution, there are ways of speaking of things without giving enough detail to get into trouble (like exact names of people, places, or things). I'm pretty sure you never murdered anyone so it should be alright. Ever read anything by Hunter S. Thompson, such as Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas? All of that is true and nothing ever happened to him.

To answer your other question, yes I'm working on a book now...well I'm always working on something...but this one is my baby that I have been writing for the past few years now. I'm an English Major (Sigma Kappa Delta Baby!), studying to be an English teacher while still writing on the side. I write everything from poetry, to fiction, and a ton of non-fiction things. I've been published in a few forms (nothing major), some small literary journals for my school, write for our campus newspaper, and have contributed to many political essays put together by a sociology professor/friend of mine. I hope to one day publish the book I'm now working on....but like most artists I struggle with constantly thinking what I create is horrible, and I'm really critical of myself. But I enjoy writing and thats the important thing..

[FLaddict]

There should be a statue of limitations on most of that legal stuff right??  Check and put in what you can no longer be convicted of..LOL

[Ga Guy]

Hey I'm writing, too. This is neat about all of the writers on here. I've had to put mine on hold for awhile. But..just as a brief overview..it's about a white boy and black girl that grow up in the slave state of Georgia. The boy goes on to become an accomplished lawyer. The girl becomes a midwife after gaining her freedom. The girl is brought up on trial for murder after the baby of a white woman is still born. The boy takes the girls case and wins, even against an all white jury. He's then lynched outside the courthouse. The real best part of the story happens to the girl after the lynching. For that tad bit of information, you shall have to buy the book one day:)

[beachtowel]

yes the statue of limittations is gone except for murder that is for life..........it has no statue......

[Ga Guy]

Is that cute bulldog yours on your profile (I went to UGA ya know..home of the most famous school mascot UGA the bulldawg)...or is symbolism for you..."Beachtowel...the little bulldog"

[lunachick]

Sounds like an awesome story, but be very careful talking about what it's about in details. You never know if some selfish person will steal your idea...believe me I had to learn that the hard way....I could have been very rich by now if I had kept my mouth shut a few times..

[Ga Guy]

Well, that's just the lead in for the book. That part only covers a very few chapters. The real climatic parts come later on :)

[marcatj]

Beach - WRITE FROM YOUR HEART.  It will be a first pass... you can edit it afterward... with legal councel too.  You can always make changes after your first draft.

Ga Guy - that's great!!!!!  I love that...

Luna - I know alot of writers, and they ALL feel that way.... myself included!  (Altho I've seen people write just as bad as I do ( :)  ) and make alot of money, so I feel it less these days.... :-P

[Ga Guy]

I tell ya..I'm a political junkie..so I've been reading Vince Flynn lately. I like him.

[lunachick]

look up Dr. Vandana Sheeva, that is if you are against globalization.

[Ga Guy]

Hey..I'm all for globalization..I'm as big a capitalist you'll ever see (better be...I'm a stockbroker :)

[beachtowel]

wow all these writers we should all pool our ideas together one day...........

[beachtowel]

Thats my little boy..........

His name is Rocky

[lunachick]

oh no! *waves garlic and a cross at you*...Stay Back!!!

[lunachick]

Don"t know if my ideas mesh well. I got a pretty sick and twisted imagination. Just wait till my book comes out..lol

[beachtowel]

I love pretty sick and tweisted imagination thats my favorite...........

[marcatj]

me three....

[beachtowel]

Q. What do you call a zit on a dumb blonde's ***?
A. A brain tumor.

Q. Why did the blonde keep a coat hanger in her back seat?
A. In case she locks the keys in her car.

Q. Why did the blonde tip-toe past the medicine cabinet?
A. So she wouldn't wake up the sleeping pills.

Q. Why did the blonde get so excited after she finished her jigsaw puzzle in only 6 months?
A. Because on the box it said from 2-4 years.

Q. Why did the blonde call the welfare office?
A. She wanted to know how to cook food stamps!

Q. What's the quickest way to get into a blondes pants?
A. Pick them up off the floor.

Q. Why are dumb blonde jokes so short?
A. So brunettes can remember them