Summaries of books by Augusten Burroughs:
Running with Scissors
A Memoir
Augusten Burroughs
The memoir recounts the author's bizarre and chaotic upbringing after his mother sends him to live with her eccentric psychiatrist. He navigates a dysfunctional household filled with oddball characters, facing neglect and a loss of normalcy during his formative years.
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Dry
A Memoir
Augusten Burroughs
The memoir recounts the author's struggle with alcoholism and his experiences in advertising in New York City. It delves into his journey through rehab, relapse, and the challenges of maintaining sobriety amidst personal and professional turmoil.
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Lust & Wonder
A Memoir
Augusten Burroughs
In this memoir, the author chronicles his personal journey through relationships, exploring the complexities of love and desire. He reflects on his past experiences with humor and honesty, delving into his struggles with addiction and his path to finding true connection.
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Toil & Trouble
A Memoir
Augusten Burroughs
The memoir delves into the author's experiences with witchcraft, inherited from his mother, exploring how it has shaped his identity and personal life. It combines elements of self-discovery, family secrets, and the supernatural, offering a candid and humorous look at his unconventional journey.
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This Is How
Proven Aid in Overcoming Shyness, Molestation, Fatness, Spinsterhood, Grief, Disease, Lushery, Decrepitude & More. For Young and Old Alike.
Augusten Burroughs
The book offers unconventional advice and coping mechanisms for dealing with a variety of personal challenges and life issues. It combines memoir-like anecdotes with direct, often humorous guidance to help readers navigate through their struggles and find individual paths to healing.
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