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Augusten Burroughs's novel Running with Scissors is a memoir about his life as a young adult, and the experiences he endured living with his mother's psychiatrist.
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Fast Facts
- Author: Augusten Burroughs
- Genre: Non-Fiction
- Publication Date: 2002
- Publisher: Picador
- Pages: 320
- ISBN: 0-312-42227-X
- Adaptations: Movie
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Plot Synopsis
Augusten Burroughs retelling of his childhood and adolescent experiences chronicles his mother's gradual break-down, his parents divorce, and his introduction to the family of Dr. Finch (based on the real Rodolph Turcotte) a psychiatrist with questionable methods. -
Critical Reception
While the real Turcotte family sued (and eventually lost) Augusten Burroughs for defamation of character and slander, the book was a success. It was the basis for the film of the same name, and spent over 70 weeks on The New York Times Best Sellers List. -
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Washington Post: Growing Up Truly Absurd
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Official Site: Augusten Burroughs
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New York Times: Review: Childhood in Wackiland, Painful but Outrageous
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@CoaHT Cant say I have a reference for that one buddy, sounds like it'd be a good read though. Perhaps "Running with scissors" a good start?
@Madrizzle | November 08, 2009 11:48 PM -
RT @fita_the_band: listen to the acoustic version of "running with scissors" here: http://bit.ly/3XlJec
@dermaz | November 08, 2009 11:04 PM -
@__BURRiTO aha running around with scissors chopping peoples pony tails off
@__SammieeJaee | November 08, 2009 10:15 PM -
4 of 5 stars to Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs - http://bit.ly/7yKHi
@RobinRipley | November 08, 2009 07:36 PM -
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White Knuckle Presents: Running With Scissors - $19.99
From the makers of "Project Watson" comes another unique perspective on wakeboarding. Captured entirely on 16mm film, "Running With Scissors" takes you into the creative worlds and minds of Shawn Watson, Gregg Necrason, Brian Grubb, Dann...
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Running with Scissors - $13.98
No Description AvailableNo Track Information AvailableMedia Type: CDArtist: YANKOVIC,WEIRD ALTitle: RUNNING WITH SCISSORSStreet Release Date: 06/29/1999Domestic or Import: <...
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Running with Scissors: A Memoir - $14.00
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...
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Running With Scissors - $14.94
Based on the personal memoirs of Augusten Burroughs, Running with Scissors is a wickedly funny, brave and moving tale of surviving a most unusual childhood. Augusten's (Joseph Cross) mother (Annette Bening) is a deluded aspiring post...
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View All Running with Scissors Questions (1411) | Ask a QuestionWhat price would hairstylists pay for a good pair of Japanese steel scissors/shears?? (1 Answer)From my looking into it. It really depends on the quality of them. I found listings online anywhere from twent dollares to a hundred dollars read moreWho invented scissors (2 Answers)According to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scissors Scissors were Most Likely invented in 1500BC.... The words Most likely mean that they really do not know. So sadly we are not able to know who ... read moreWhat are the best companies that run walking tours in Boston, Massachusetts? (1 Answer)There are a whole list of tours here, but I don't know how you would find reviews. Maybe a travel website. I'll keep looking. http://www.allbostontours.com/City-Tours-Attractions/Walking-Tours/sbc-2709?pref=02&amp;gclid=CLPC94f34pkCFRIcawodcCnqRA&amp;aid=ltg1083 read more
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Running with Scissors Author Information
- Mahalo's Guide to Augusten Burroughs
- Official Site: Augusten Burroughs
- Wikipedia: Augusten Burroughs
- The Age: Running with Augusten (2005)
- Barnes & Noble: Meet the Writers: Augusten Burroughs
- Bookslut: "An Interview with Augusten Burroughs" (2003)
