My Friend Leonard

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Author: James Frey
Narrator: Andy Paris
Genres: Biographies
Publisher: Recorded Books
Date: January 2009
Length: 10 hours, 30 minutes
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Overview

New York Times best-selling author James Frey pens the candid memoir of his recovery from drug and alcohol addictions with My Friend Leonard. After a stint in jail, James is rocked by further tragedy. Teetering on the brink of breakdown, he turns to a friend from rehab, Leonard. A largerthan- life mobster, Leonard becomes James’ loyal and generous adoptive father, teaching him to “live boldly.” The powerful narration of Andy Paris will make listeners wish for their own friend like Leonard.

Selected Reviews

my friend leonard

by LAURA BARTELS
  • Book Rating: 5/5

My Friend Leonard

by Kate Benning
  • Book Rating: 4/5

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Reviews (8)

my friend leonard

Written by LAURA BARTELS on April 27th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

A great reader makes this a very good book. The story is fast paced and interesting. Funny and sad.

My Friend Leonard

Written by Kate Benning on April 26th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Wonderful book. A lot of heart and a truly good story. I liked it even better than A Million Little Pieces!

Worth listening to

Written by Suzanne from Davie, FL on January 17th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

I liked "A Million Little Pieces" although in some parts I felt it dragged on. This book didn't have as much dragging, but few moments. I did get tired of hearing "my son" all the time, but that is minor in retrospect. Although, not entirely believable, I did not care. I listened to it as a story and allowed myself to enjoy it that way without judgment. It kept me entertained and I wanted to know what would happen next. Liked it better than first book.

Pretty Good

Written by Jennifer Stambolsky on July 30th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 3/5

I liked this book for the most part. It started off kind of slow and for a while, I wasn't sure where it was going. But I eventually developed an attachment to the characters and was quite satisfied with the end. I also really enjoyed Frey's writing style and I thought the narrator did a really good job.

Not as good as the prequel

Written by Anonymous from Sunnyvale, CA on July 22nd, 2006

  • Book Rating: 3/5

I greatly enjoyed the intensity, action and growth of 'A Million Little Pieces', however, this book was missing some of that, and dragged on in some parts. It didn't feel as real as the first book, and the ending had a twist that I didn't like. Overall, I think that this book is worth reading, but it just wasn't as good as the first one.

Enjoyable

Written by Julie from Euharlee, GA on May 25th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Enjoyable. I read "Million Little Pieces" and I think it was better. Narrator has a pleasant voice.------------------------------------

Leonard

Written by Nicole from Westerly, RI on April 24th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I loved this book. I actually liked it more than the prequal. It is very well written (and read). I became very attached to the characters and the storyline kept my attention. I highly recommend this book.

Very Entertaining

Written by Anonymous from Acworth, GA on March 14th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Well written, great voice on the audio, excellent transition of characters. I enjoyed the book and thought it was entertaining.

Selected Reviews

my friend leonard

by LAURA BARTELS
  • Book Rating: 5/5

My Friend Leonard

by Kate Benning
  • Book Rating: 4/5

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Author Details

Author Details

Frey, James

"Prior to Chaucer's time (with the notable exception of William Langland's Vision of Piers the Plowman), literary works were written in Latin. Chaucer is rightly remembered as the first major author to popularize the use of English in literature. "