As a reader who do we trust?
What the publisher classifies the book as?
What the writer calls the book?
Mr. Frey’s story now makes me wonder about the other non-fiction I’ve read. I guess that’s the sad part about this incident. Who do we trust? When you tell me it’s called non-fiction because it’s the truth, but it’s OK to embellish it a little. Isn’t that a little white lie?
If that’s the case it should be called true-life fiction.
As a writer we want good publicity about our books, however sometimes bad publicity can push a sell too. This publicity will send Mr. Frey book back to the printer press, to me that’s unfair.
I guess I can say that, I didn’t buy the book before and I definitely don’t plan on buying it later. OK maybe if its at the dollar store.
2 comments:
I think Mr. Frey just goes to prove how desperate writers are to become published... They'll do anything to increase their chances of doing so.
I'm outraged for the damage he's done to Hazledon's rehab program and recovery programs in general. It's very apparent from the ease of his lying that he's not very far into his recovery.
Keep working those 12 Steps, Mr. Frey, and get honest both with yourself--and the public!!
Hey Cuz,
Yes its sad his story will change how others present their stories.
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