By James Frey

This phenomenal bestseller, popularized by Oprah but discovered to be fictionalized (highly embellished), is a riveting read for anyone concerned about drug and alcohol addiction. The author shares what is presumably his difficult story of addiction and recovery - from the depths of addiction to the decision to change his life and stay clean and sober forever without a 12-step program or surrendering to a "higher power." He did check into Hazelden for rehab. A shocking, inspiring, and controversial book. 430 pages. 2005.

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