In fact, Frey is now arguably more successful than ever. It seemed as if Frey's career as a writer was over as quickly as it had begun, but that's not what happened. After Frey's admission that the memoir was partly fictional, he was dropped by his literary agent and his publisher had to settle a class-action lawsuit from disgruntled readers who demanded compensation for having been duped. With a movie version of A Million Little Pieces now hitting theaters, it's safe to say that Frey has fully recovered from the book controversy that consumed his life back in 2006. The book has since been reclassified as a novel, and a movie adaptation is due out in December. But in early '06, it was revealed that Frey fabricated much of the story, leading to a contentious and memorable appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show. The book became an inspiration to many, landing in Oprah's Book Club in 2005. See "World's Most Shocking Apology: Oprah to James Frey.Remember James Frey? Back in 2003, the author published a memoir titled A Million Little Pieces that documented the remarkable story of his drug addiction and road to recovery. Needless to say, his next book, published in 2008, was clearly labeled "fiction." Because of the scandal, Frey's literary agent dropped him, and his two-book deal (worth seven figures) was voided. "I really feel duped." Frey's publisher, Nan Talese, also appeared on the show, admitting that Doubleday had not done anything to verify his story. "I have to say it is difficult for me to talk to you," she told her sheepish guest. Embarrassed, Oprah called the author back on the show and delivered a very public scolding. The following January, the Smoking Gun published a detailed account of the book's inaccuracies, including the fact that Frey never served jail time, as he claims in the book. Touched by Frey's supposedly true story of substance abuse and redemption, Oprah made Pieces an official book club selection in 2005. James Frey learned this lesson the hard way when he presented A Million Little Pieces, his embellished memoir, as fact.
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