James Christopher Frey is an American writer and the founder and CEO of Full Fathom Five, a transmedia production company responsible for the young adult series "The Lorien Legacies", the first book of which I Am Number Four (2010) was made into a feature film by DreamWorks Studios. His two first books A Million Little Pieces (2003) and My Friend Leonard (2005), were marketed as memoirs, but large parts of the stories were later found to be exaggerated or fabricated. His 2008 novel Bright Shi...
My Friend Leonard
My Friend Leonard
Synopsis
This father-son story explores an unusual and inspiring relationship between James, damaged by years of addiction, and Leonard, a high-living, recovering mobster. After rehab, James is emotionally devastated and afraid to connect with others, until Leonard re-enters his life. Leonard offers James lucrative, if dangerous, employment, teaches him to enjoy sober living, and encourages his writing, providing watchful protection. Their careers flourish until Leonard mysteriously vanishes, revealing unexpected emotional depths.
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James FreyProtagonist
Dr. LeonardSupporting
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My Friend LeonardHardcover, May
304 pages
John MurrayISBN: 97807195611535 editions available
