“One of the things I admire and love about Augusten is how he just lays everything out on the table. Most of what he writes about are situations a normal person wouldn't speak of or at the most speak of in a rush and hushed tone.”
“As I was reading this book, I was thinking should I laugh or put this down in shock. Every single adult in this novel had some kid of mental, emotional, moral dysfunction. How Burroughs did not turn out be some kind of serial killer is a mystery to me.”
“This is one of my favorite books. Augusten is an amazing writer. I could visualize the story as I read which generated emotional responses for each moment of the book. Augusten inspires me because he is not afraid to talk about his unique life experiences.”
“I am finding this book completely hillarious and profoundly sad all at once...I think it is amazing the author can be so open and find humor in bad situations, brillant this is how he survived it all! I think we can all learn from that leason!”
“i think its amazing that he went through so much and can talk about it in such a humorous way....sometimes the only way you can get through tough times is by laughing. i also appreciated the "steady stream of filth." just because i don't understand or appreciate something doesn't mean that it doesn't deserve any merit. ”
“This book is a definite page-turner. there were many instances in AB's life that may make many uncomfortable; and I feel these chronic complainers might just feel a bit better about their lives after learning of this author's past. Some people enjoy a "stead stream of filth" and if you read any page in this book, you can decide whether it is for you or on the contrary.”
“The book, “Running with Scissors” had come with a high “recommendation”, and I decided to give the author a chance to redeem himself after having endured “A Wolf at the Table”. A quarter of the way through the book I concluded that “Running with Scissors” has no redeeming qualities and is nothing more then trash. Augusten Burroughs chief subject is his own dysfunctional family and he subjects the reader to alarming details of his past. I read to be enlightened and to broaden my prospective – Mr. Burroughs objective in writing appears to be to shock the reader and provide a steady stream of filth. I enjoy learning how others have risen above their circumstances and developed commendable character traits when faced with adversity. Mr. Burroughs seems to thrive on dragging his readers down to the level of depravity he was subjected to as a child. I hope Mr. Burroughs will use some of the money from the sell of his books for the therapy he needs to overcome his past.”
“I loved this book it was a page opener! The grotesque details are shocking and hilarious.”
“enjoyed the book. Very screwed up situations in this boys life.”
“The book starts out slow at first, but it gets better throughout. I thought this book was weird in a way which the boy describes his experiences with a gay partner and how he lived in a psychiatrist house. I thought it was unique how this author explained his childhood experiences and feelings in this memoir. ”
