Augusten Burroughs

Author of 'Running with Scissors'

Augusten Burroughs - Author of 'Running with Scissors'
Born

October 23rd, 1965
59 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An author and screenwriter, this individual gained prominence with the memoir 'Running with Scissors', which detailed a tumultuous childhood. The book's candid exploration of family dysfunction and personal struggles resonated with many readers and was adapted into a feature film. Other works include 'Dry', 'Possible Side Effects', and 'A Wolf at the Table', which further delved into personal experiences and challenges faced throughout life. The distinctive narrative style combined humor and honesty and contributed to the memoir genre's popularity in contemporary literature.

Authored the memoir 'Running with Scissors'

Wrote 'Dry' and 'Possible Side Effects'

Adaptation of 'Running with Scissors' into a film

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