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Biographies & Memoirs - Running with Scissors: A Memoir

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Book Synopsis: The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir from Augusten Burroughs, Running with Scissors, 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 psychiatrist, a dead-ringer for Santa and a lunatic in the bargain. Suddenly, at age twelve, Augusten Burroughs found himself living in a dilapidated Victorian in perfect squalor. The doctor's bizarre family, a few patients, and a pedophile living in the backyard shed completed the tableau. Here, there were no rules, there was no school. The Christmas tree stayed up until summer, and Valium was eaten like Pez. And when things got dull, there was always the vintage electroshock therapy machine under the stairs.... Running with Scissors is at turns foul and harrowing, compelling and maniacally funny. But above all, it chronicles an ordinary boy's survival under the most extraordinary circumstances.

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Immerse yourself in the captivating true story that has taken the literary world by storm. Running with Scissors, the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir by Augusten Burroughs, is a wild ride that you won't want to miss.

Step into the shoes of a young boy, Augusten, whose life takes an unexpected turn when his own mother sends him off to be raised by her psychiatrist. In a dilapidated Victorian house filled with oddities, Augusten is thrust into a world of chaos and insanity. The doctor's eccentric family, a handful of bizarre patients, and even a pedophile living in the backyard shed, make for a jaw-dropping story that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Running with Scissors is not your typical memoir. It challenges the norms and breaks every rule, leaving no room for boredom. From the Christmas tree that stays up until summer to the consumption of Valium like candy, this unforgettable tale will shock and amaze you.

Though the story is filled with dark moments, Augusten Burroughs manages to find humor amidst the chaos. Prepare to laugh out loud as he takes you through his extraordinary journey of survival. It's a rollercoaster of emotions and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

If you are ready to embark on an unforgettable reading experience, Running with Scissors is the book for you. Don't miss out on this electrifying memoir. Grab your copy now!

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