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- Author: Augusten Burroughs
- Genre: Non-Fiction
- Publication Date: 2002
- Publisher: Picador
- Pages: 320
- ISBN: 0-312-42227-X
- Adaptations: Movie
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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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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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Running with Scissors Questions
What price would hairstylists pay for a good pair of Japanese steel scissors/shears?? 1 AnswerFrom 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 more
Who invented scissors 2 AnswersAccording 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 ... read more
What are the best companies that run walking tours in Boston, Massachusetts? 1 AnswerThere 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/Ci... 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)
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@alexismilana no running with scissors and no pant?
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RT @simplenomad Hacking is about running through life with scissors, chopping away at things with freak abandonment
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Hmmm @cappas has a choice between Amelie and Running With Scissors tonight!
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@alyankovic I like this one better http://notinventedhe.re/on/2009-11-17 Running with scissors is the best album EVER!
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RT @simplenomad: Hacking is about running through life with scissors, chopping away at things with freak abandonment
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