Description

In this searing memoir, Augusten Burroughs recounts the deeply unsettling and often terrifying relationship he endured with his father. What begins as a childhood marked by a distant, shadowy paternal figure slowly unravels into a series of shocking betrayals and psychological cruelty. Burroughs navigates the complex terrain of a father-son dynamic warped by secrets and unspoken darkness, exploring the profound impact of a parent's absence and the desperate longing for unconditional love. Told with unflinching honesty and raw vulnerability, this is a powerful testament to survival and the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of profound trauma.

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paperback

St. Martin's Press

Published Jan 1, 2008

242 pages

ISBN: 9780312342029

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Details

First Published

2008

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for A Wolf at the Table by Augusten Burroughs.

Abuse
Death/Grief