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My Friend Leonard

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Synopsis

Perhaps the most unconventional and breathtaking 'father-son' story you'll ever read. My Friend Leonard pulls you immediately and deeply into a relationship as unusual as it is inspiring.

The father figure is Leonard, the high-living, recovering coke addict and mobster. The son is James Frey, damaged perhaps beyond repair by years of crack and alcohol addiction - and by more than a few cruel tricks of fate.

James embarks on his post-rehab existence in Chicago emotionally devastated, broke, and afraid to get close to other people. But when Leonard comes into his life, everything changes. Leonard offers his 'son' lucrative - if illegal and slightly dangerous - employment.

He teaches James to enjoy life, sober, for the first time. He instructs him in the art of 'living boldly', pushes him to pursue his passion for writing, and provides a watchful and supportive veil of protection under which James can get his life together...

Reviews and Press Quotes

Big Issue

“An extraordinary tale of life after prison with a dangerous, delightful friend.”

Independent

“A deeply affecting book... read it, and you will appreciate the way Frey weathered a full-frontal assault from emotions he didn't know existed... Vivid, splash and mesmerising.”

Spectator

“Life, Frey tells us, is pretty disturbing and weird when you're out of your head. But try living it sober.”

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