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9780312422271
Overview
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The #1 New York Times Bestseller
An Entertainment Weekly Top Ten Book of the Year
Now a Major Motion Picture
Running with Scissors is the true story of a boy whose mother (a poet with delusions of Anne Sexton) gave him away to be raised by her unorthodox psychiatrist who bore a striking resemblance to Santa Claus. So at the age of twelve, Burroughs found himself amidst Victorian squalor living with the doctor's bizarre family, and befriending a pedophile who resided in the backyard shed. The story of an outlaw childhood where rules were unheard of, and the Christmas tree stayed up all year round, where Valium was consumed like candy, and if things got dull an electroshock- therapy machine could provide entertainment. The funny, harrowing and bestselling account of an ordinary boy's survival under the most extraordinary circumstances.
Running with Scissors Acknowledgments
Gratitude doesn't begin to describe it: Jennifer Enderlin, Christopher Schelling, John Murphy, Gregg Sullivan, Kim Cardascia, Michael Storrings, and everyone at St. Martin's Press. Thank you: Lawrence David, Suzanne Finnamore, Robert Rodi, Bret Easton Ellis, Jon Pepoon, Lee Lodes, Jeff Soares, Kevin Weidenbacher, Lynda Pearson, Lona Walburn, Lori Greenburg, John DePretis, and Sheila Cobb. I would also like to express my appreciation to my mother and father for, no matter how inadvertently, giving me such a memorable childhood. Additionally, I would like to thank the real-life members of the family portrayed in this book for taking me into their home and accepting me as one of their own. I recognize that their memories of the events described in this book are different than my own. They are each fine, decent, and hard-working people. The book was not intended to hurt the family. Both my publisher and I regret any unintentional harm resulting from the publishing and marketing of Running with Scissors. Most of all, I would like to thank my brother for demonstrating, by example, the importance of being wholly unique.
- Format: TradePaperback
- Author: Burroughs, Augusten
- ISBN: 9780312422271
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 8.28 x 0.85
- Number Of Pages: 320
- Publication Year: 2003
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Look for the ridiculous in everything, and you will find it
Benedict S. - 5 years 2 months agoThis book was not my first choice. I know that seems a terrible way to start off a review, especially a five-star review at that, but it is true. I had seen "Running with Scissors" on the shelf of my local bookstore a few times, and it always sounded interesting, but I could never pull the trigger on the darn thing. Then I discovered a book called "Dry" by the same author. "Dry" peaked my interest immediately. I was actually excited to read a new book. I cracked it open as soon as I got home and devoured it... for the first three pages. Printed there on page 3 were the words "but my crazy childhood is a whole other story." With an audible grumble, I knew what I would have to do. To better understand the book, I'd have to learn about Burroughs' past. You win "Running with Scissors". I picked up a copy, and the rest is history. Burroughs has such a remarkable way of telling his own life stories. Even when something seems so crazy and fantastical, it holds such a sense of truth. This author was gifted with the life of a fictional character and has blessed us with his experiences. This coming of age book has everything you look for in a book. Family drama, life lessons, and a whole lot of laughs. "Running with Scissors" is an A+ in my book. I have since read Burroughs' entire catalog of books, and have enjoyed them all immensely, with the small exception of one book. If you have ever found yourself considering this book, even a little, read it. This is the best place to start. You won't regret it. -"Running with Scissors" is a national bestseller, a New York Times bestseller, and was an Entertainment Weekly Top Ten Book of 2002
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