Description
Augusten Burroughs, a young advertising executive in Manhattan, navigates a life teetering on the brink of alcoholism, masking his struggles with designer suits and a facade of normalcy. When his escalating drinking habits lead him to a rehabilitation center, his initial fantasies of celebrity encounters quickly dissolve into the stark reality of recovery. Forced to confront himself, Burroughs begins a journey of self-discovery that proves more challenging than his addiction itself. This memoir unflinchingly chronicles his attempt to return to his former life, now sober, exploring themes of addiction, recovery, and the often-hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, search for authenticity.
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paperback
Picador
Published Apr 1, 2004
320 pages
ISBN: 9780312423797
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Details
First Published
2004
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Dry by Augusten Burroughs.