Augusten Burroughs
16 books
About the Author
Augusten Burroughs is a bestselling author renowned for his unflinchingly honest and darkly humorous explorations of personal turmoil and human resilience. Born in 1965, Burroughs rose to literary prominence with his memoir Running with Scissors, which chronicled his chaotic upbringing and was adapted into a major motion picture. His writing often draws from his own life experiences, blending sharp wit with raw vulnerability to illuminate the absurdities of dysfunction and recovery. Notable works include the harrowing memoir A Wolf at the Table: A Memoir of My Father, the satirical novel Sellevision: A Novel, and the candid self-help guide This Is How: Surviving What You Think You Can't. Burroughs' distinctive voice continues to captivate readers seeking truth amid the wreckage of everyday struggles.
Common genres
Writing style
witty
confessional
satirical
Books by Augusten Burroughs
