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AshgarPN t1_j566bxx wrote

I never read this, but I remember the scandal when it was revealed it was fiction, but labeled a “memoir” for book sales. I remember Oprah scolding the author on her show, feeling conned that she put it on her book list.

EDIT: wrong book

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sastrid t1_j567nhe wrote

Different book. You’re thinking of “A Million Little Pieces” by James Frey

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AshgarPN t1_j567rs0 wrote

Yes, I am. Thank you.

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monster_mentalissues t1_j56bq8w wrote

And then she had him back on and apologized to him. But everyone seems to forget that.

https://content.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1897924,00.html

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AshgarPN t1_j56n5dm wrote

Well, that sounds like she regrets bringing him on and publicly shaming him, but still holds him accountable for making up his memoir.

And per your link, she called him. Didn't have him back on the show.

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