As I continue through James Frey's book about rehab and addiction, I've found myself using little yellow sticky notes to highlight passages I like, passages that resonate with me. I want to share a couple of those today: (Note: all quotes as from James Frey's A Million Little Pieces, published by Anchor Books.)
- "I have lived with agony so long that as it beats a long with my strong and steady heart, it doesn't bother me." (pg 67)
- "Stay. Fight. Live. Take it. Cry. Cry. Cry." (pg 160)
Now, looking back at my little flags and what they point out, I'm realizing that out of context they are just words. They might seem deep or powerful or at least somewhat encouraging, but truthfully it is there place in Frey's story that makes them so. I might have to stop flagging passages as if I'm writing a research paper and just read the flipping book for what it is.
I've also just realized that I'm not judging Frey. As someone who has been free from addictions in my life (so far), I have often felt very self-righteous and judgemental towards those who succumb. Maybe I'm growing up. Maybe I know what addictions look like and how they affect others, even if I haven't experienced it myself.
To me, this book speaks to hope. We all have problems. Call them addictions or issues or problems or whatever. We've all got baggage. Hang ups. Maybe it's just where I am in life right now...but this book screams hope to me. Maybe I just need a little hope some days.
I digress...
Page 181 - I read on.
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