Description

In this collection of personal essays, Augusten Burroughs invites readers into the intimate corners of human experience with his signature blend of dark humor and unflinching honesty. Drawing from his own life, Burroughs explores the moments that define us—the joyful, the painful, the absurd, and the profoundly meaningful—with wit and vulnerability that makes the deeply personal feel universally relatable. His distinctive voice transforms everyday observations and extraordinary circumstances alike into meditations on what it means to be human. With the same candor that made his memoir *Running with Scissors* a bestseller, Burroughs crafts essays that are by turns hilarious, heartbreaking, and utterly compelling. This collection captures the full spectrum of life's experiences, reminding us that our most private moments often contain our greatest truths.

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paperback

Macmillan

Published Apr 17, 2007

308 pages

ISBN: 9780312426811

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First Published

2007

Language

en

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Possible Side Effects by Augusten Burroughs.

Substance Use
Abuse
Mental Health/Trauma