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My Friend Leonard
James Frey
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Description for My Friend Leonard
Paperback. My Friend Leonard is the story of an extraordinary friendship formed in the most unlikely circumstances. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; VFJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 262.
While in rehab, James Frey finds a father figure in a shady mafia boss called Leonard. When Leonard returns to his dubious, prosperous life in the criminal underworld of Las Vegas, he promises James his support on the outside. Tragedy strikes the day James is released and his world seems set to implode. Unsure where to turn, he calls Leonard. Paradoxically, it is in Leonard's lawless underworld that James discovers the courage and humanity needed to rebuild his life.
While in rehab, James Frey finds a father figure in a shady mafia boss called Leonard. When Leonard returns to his dubious, prosperous life in the criminal underworld of Las Vegas, he promises James his support on the outside. Tragedy strikes the day James is released and his world seems set to implode. Unsure where to turn, he calls Leonard. Paradoxically, it is in Leonard's lawless underworld that James discovers the courage and humanity needed to rebuild his life.
Product Details
Publisher
John Murray
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
263g
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780719561177
SKU
V9780719561177
Shipping Time
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About James Frey
James Frey is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. He is married and lives in New York.
Reviews for My Friend Leonard
The idea of reading about the road to recovery of someone whose lifestyle I could neither condone nor understand didn't inspire me at all. WRONG!!! Within two pages all prejudice was forgotten and I immediately felt an empathy with the main character.'
Jane Eyre, Leeds
'Beautiful, sad, potent, irresistible'
Elle
My Friend Leonard will go some way to cementing his reputation as one of the finest young writers around.
Irish Examiner
When a book proves difficult to put down, you know you're on to a good thing
Irish News
He takes you inside his world of pain, and it's like a small, brightly lit cell ... Life, Frey tells us, is pretty disturbing and weird when you're out of your head. But try living it sober
The Spectator
A sobering and fascinating account of one of the darkest periods of England's history.
The Good Book Guide
When a book proves difficult to put down, you know you're on to a good thing.
Sunderland Echo
An extraordinary tale of life after prison with a dangerous, delightful friend
Big Issue
Picassos and promise, racketeering and respect ... a stark and moving tribute to a complicated but loyal goodfella
Independent on Sunday
My Friend Leonard is a most rewarding experience.
Wales on Sunday
Frey is in a class of his own in inventive, idiosyncratic style
City Life (Manchester Time Out)
Dangerously addictive
Tatler
The ability to evoke compassion and sympathy for a character, to make you feel part of their destiny is what makes My Friend Leonard so engaging.
Reading Chronicle, James Cleary
Vivid, splashy and mesmerising
Independent
Jane Eyre, Leeds
'Beautiful, sad, potent, irresistible'
Elle
My Friend Leonard will go some way to cementing his reputation as one of the finest young writers around.
Irish Examiner
When a book proves difficult to put down, you know you're on to a good thing
Irish News
He takes you inside his world of pain, and it's like a small, brightly lit cell ... Life, Frey tells us, is pretty disturbing and weird when you're out of your head. But try living it sober
The Spectator
A sobering and fascinating account of one of the darkest periods of England's history.
The Good Book Guide
When a book proves difficult to put down, you know you're on to a good thing.
Sunderland Echo
An extraordinary tale of life after prison with a dangerous, delightful friend
Big Issue
Picassos and promise, racketeering and respect ... a stark and moving tribute to a complicated but loyal goodfella
Independent on Sunday
My Friend Leonard is a most rewarding experience.
Wales on Sunday
Frey is in a class of his own in inventive, idiosyncratic style
City Life (Manchester Time Out)
Dangerously addictive
Tatler
The ability to evoke compassion and sympathy for a character, to make you feel part of their destiny is what makes My Friend Leonard so engaging.
Reading Chronicle, James Cleary
Vivid, splashy and mesmerising
Independent