Date of Birth: September 12, 1969
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
James Frey is an American writer known for his controversial memoir “A Million Little Pieces,” which garnered significant media attention and scrutiny upon its release. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Frey pursued a career in writing and film after graduating from the Denison University. His works often explore themes of addiction, recovery, and redemption. In addition to his memoirs, Frey has written several novels and screenplays. Despite facing backlash over the factual authenticity of “A Million Little Pieces,” he has managed to maintain a presence in the literary world, founding the publishing company Full Fathom Five, which has produced several successful works including the “I Am Number Four” series.
5 Interesting Facts about James Frey
1. “A Million Little Pieces” was initially marketed as a memoir but was later found to contain fictional elements.
2. Frey appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in 2006, where he was publicly confronted by Oprah over the inaccuracies in his book.
3. He co-wrote the young adult science fiction series “The Lorien Legacies,” which includes the book “I Am Number Four.”
4. Frey founded the publishing company Full Fathom Five, which focuses on producing commercial fiction.
5. Despite the controversy, “A Million Little Pieces” was adapted into a film released in 2018.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from James Frey
1. “I am trying to create something new, something different, something that is true to me and true to the way I see the world.”
2. “I believe in stories that are true to the human spirit, even if they’re not always true to the letter.”
3. “Writing is a struggle against silence.”
4. “I think honesty is the most important thing in life. People need to be true to themselves and to those around them.”
5. “The truth is what you believe, not necessarily what actually happened.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At his peak, James Frey’s net worth was estimated to be around $4 million.
Children
James Frey has two children with his wife, Maya Frey.
Relevant Links
1. [James Frey’s Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Frey
2. [James Frey’s Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3061.James_Frey
4. [Full Fathom Five Publishing](http://fullfathomfive.com/
5. [James Frey’s IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1731820/
