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Author: Augusten Burroughs
First Published: 2002
Type of Work: Autobiography and psychology
Time of Work: 1974-1982
Setting: The Boston area
Principal Characters: Augusten Burroughs, Deirdre Burroughs, Dr. Finch, Agnes Finch, Hope Finch, Natalie Finch, Vickie Finch, Neil Bookman, Fern, Dorothy, Joranne
Genres: Nonfiction, Memoir, Psychology
Subjects: 1970’s, Family or family life, United States or Americans, Homosexuality or homosexuals, Abused persons, Twentieth century, 1980’s, New England, Alcoholism or alcoholics, Boston, Medical ethics, Massachusetts
Locales: Boston, MA

As the saying goes, no one really knows what goes on behind closed doors, unless they themselves are behind those doors. This statement applies particularly well to the American family. Running with Scissors is an outstanding example of the abuses that can and do go on in homes in this society unbeknownst even to the neighbors. The author and main character, Augusten Burroughs, lived in two such households while growing up, and he has opened up the door to let the world in. In this autobiographical work, Augusten relates tales of his youth through many superficially amusing...

Running with Scissors | Running with Scissors

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