Running With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs
A Memoir
The memoir recounts the unconventional and chaotic childhood of a boy who is sent to live with his mother's eccentric psychiatrist and his bizarre family. Amidst the disorderly household, filled with unpredictable and often inappropriate behavior, he navigates a tumultuous adolescence marked by neglect, mental illness, and a search for identity. The narrative blends dark humor with poignant moments, capturing the resilience and survival instincts of a young boy growing up in an environment that defies norms and expectations.
- Published
- 2002
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 304
- Original Language
- English
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(2.4)
- Alternate Titles
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