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Burroughs absolutely, no doubt, hands down for sure had one of the weirdest childhoods I've ever read about. It elevates the word 'dysfunctional' to a whole new level. For scary, surreal, and sexual, Running with Scissors (what a great title) takes the cake.
Starting with the divorce of his wacko parents, an already violently bad situation only gets worse when Augusten is sent to live with his mother's psychiatrist (who treats his mom's problems with visits to a motel), a wildly bizarre egomaniac. I mean, hello? Most of the remainder of the book documents his years spent with the shrink's family, including his initiation into homosexuality by a family member who's 20 yrs older than he is.
It's hard to find a single word to describe this book, so I'll go for a string of single words: scatalogical, sexual, bizarre, scary, depressing, hilarious, pathetic, hopeful, illuminating - and really, really interesting.

Yes this author tells his story with humor. But, underneath the laughter lies the pain of living through a difficult childhood. Mr. Burroughs did well in telling us his story in 'DRY',and as with 'DRY', you still know the life he led that took him through the addictions he suffered. It made me understand all the more another book I read called 'NIGHTMARES ECHO'. In that book the author details that though you see the addict,prostitute and homeless person-don't just assume they want to live life that way. There may be underlying reasons. Mr. Burroughs points that out as well in showing us his side of the story and the pain along with his humor. One of the best books I have read.

Worst book I've read in a long time, or does it count if you only get halfway through before using it as kindling? I can't believe people actually compare this guy to David Sedaris. I can't believe it was on several top ten lists in 2002. I can't belive I wasted $15 on this. Not only did it not make me laugh once, but I didn't care for any of the characters whatsoever. And I wouldn't consider myself to be homophobic (Sedaris is gay and he's one of my favorite writers) but I really didn't need to hear about Burroughs' "anal excursions" as a teenager which is about the point where I stopped reading the book altogether.