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Entries Tagged as 'Augusten Burroughs'

“Magical Thinking: True Stories”, Augusten Burroughs

July 20th, 2009 · No Comments · American, Literature, Non-Fiction, Short Stories

Synopsis: An assortment of hilarious vignettes from the periods of Burroughs’ life not already canvassed in “Running with Scissors” or “Dry”. Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant.
My Take: Here’s the thing about Augusten Burroughs. I love him – at its best, his writing zings and fizzles with caustic, but good natured wit. Sadly, my fiancée’s first exposure [...]

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"Dry", Augusten Burroughs

June 4th, 2009 · No Comments · American, Literature, Non-Fiction

Synopsis: Having escaped from a childhood in which his mother adopted him out to her cult leader/psychologist, was repeatedly raped by a fellow patient/cult member and developed a passion for hairdressing, Burroughs’ autobiography continues in Dry with the tale of his adult descent into a life as a high paid, alcoholic advertising executive. Who would [...]

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