OK.
So he exagerated. And embellished. And added a few details for interest's sake.
Writers are wont to do that occasionally.
Ask my kids. Not that I'm a writer or anything, but I've been known to alter stories a tad to protect the not-so-innocent and prevent the reader from nodding off out of boredom.
His book (and my blog) are based on a true story.
Now that that's cleared up...
it was a difficult book to read. Descriptions of addictions, abuse and rehab are gut wrenching.
But it had my hooked til the end. Stayed up last night til 3:00 to finish it.
Tempted to pick up the sequel, "My best friend, Leonard."
Of all the books I've read recently, I think this one will sit on my mind for awhile.
A long while.
1 comment:
I agree...big deal that he expanded the truth a little. I think it was stupid of Oprah to chastise him the way she did on her show. There are way more important issues and 'wrong doings' to expose out there.
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