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Magical Thinking: True Stories

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Magical Thinking: True Stories

by Augusten Burroughs
Editor: Jennifer Enderlin

October 3, 2004 | Trade Paperback

From the number-one bestselling author of Running with Scissors and Dry comes Augusten Burroughs''s most eagerly anticipated collection yet: true stories that give voice to the thoughts that we all have but dare not mention.

It begins with a Tang Instant-Breakfast Drink television commercial:

"Yes, you, Augusten. You were great. We want you." I can now trace my manic adult tendencies to this moment. It was the first time I felt deeply thrilled about something just a fraction of an instant after being completely crushed. I believe those three words "We want you" were enough to cause my brain to rewire itself, and from then on, I would require more than other people....- from Magical Thinking''s "Commercial Break"

A contest of wills with a deranged cleaning lady. The execution of a rodent carried out with military precision and utter horror. Telemarketing revenge. A different kind of "roof work." Dating an undertaker who shows up in a minivan. This is the fabric of Augusten Burroughs''s life: a collection of true stories that are universal in their appeal yet unabashedly intimate, stories that shine a flashlight into both dark and hilarious places. With Magical Thinking, Augusten Burroughs goes where other memoirists fear to tread.
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    Sandra Avery

    Rating: 5/5

    Another Great Book By Augusten Burroughs

    Sandra Avery

    2 years ago

    I've read everything that Augusten Burroughs has written and let me tell you that every book is worth reading. This is one of my favorites. I love short stories and this collection had me laughing out loud.

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    Rating: 5/5

    Could NOT put this down!

    Jeff Schissler

    • Indigo Employee

    4 years ago

    A couple of weeks ago Augusten Burroughs made a trip to the Indigo at Bay and Bloor to sign a couple of copies of his new book "A Wolf at the Table" and answer a few questions. He was hilarious, funky dressed and quite charming. I hadn't heard of Mr. Burroughs and I was qutie intrigued. However, these days I can't read the "terrible childhood/survival" books. I find I'm much more into comedic, witty writing. Especially for the summer months. So it was recommended to me that I try one of his lighter books "Magical Thinking." It is a book compiled of short stories from Augusten's life. I read the first story and was immediatley hooked. This book does have it's dark moments however there are many stories in this book that will have you howling with laughter. If you intend to read this, keep an eye out for stories about: a very GREEDY house maid, the killing of a rodent, oral sex in funeral homes, and pictures sent from fans. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

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    Rating: 5/5

    Short Stories by Burroughs

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    4 years ago

    If you enjoyed Burroughs' memoirs "Running With Scissors" and "Dry", then you will enjoy his short true stories. Burroughs has a way with words that make you laugh and feel. A great collection of real life stories.

    One of my personal favourites would have to be "Debbie's List".

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    Rating: 4/5

    Too funny to put down.

    Katrina Korte

    • Chapters Employee

    6 years ago

    Not only does this book flow from one halarious incident to another, it keeps you entertained beyond belief. Augusten talks honestly and openly about all the bizarre and twisted events that take place in his life. He writes exactly the way we all think which makes it an easy read and makes the words play out in your mind like a movie.

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From the number-one bestselling author of Running with Scissors and Dry comes Augusten Burroughs''s most eagerly anticipated collection yet: true stories that give voice to the thoughts that we all have but dare not mention.

It begins with a Tang Instant-Breakfast Drink television commercial:

"Yes, you, Augusten. You were great. We want you." I can now trace my manic adult tendencies to this moment. It was the first time I felt deeply thrilled about something just a fraction of an instant after being completely crushed. I believe those three words "We want you" were enough to cause my brain to rewire itself, and from then on, I would require more than other people....- from Magical Thinking''s "Commercial Break"

A contest of wills with a deranged cleaning lady. The execution of a rodent carried out with military precision and utter horror. Telemarketing revenge. A different kind of "roof work." Dating an undertaker who shows up in a minivan. This is the fabric of Augusten Burroughs''s life: a collection of true stories that are universal in their appeal yet unabashedly intimate, stories that shine a flashlight into both dark and hilarious places. With Magical Thinking, Augusten Burroughs goes where other memoirists fear to tread.

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Praise for Augusten Burroughs

"A wrenching, edifying journey...with the added benefit of being really entertaining."
- The New York Times Book Review on Dry

"Beneath the quick-flowing, funny-sad surface of Burroughs''s prose lurks considerable complexity."
- Time on Dry

"A great read."
- Chicago Sun-Times on Dry

"Dry is more than a heartbreaking tale; it''s a heroic one."
- People on Dry

"Laughter on the road to sobriety...for aficionados of outrageous black comedy."
- The New York Times on Dry

"Bawdy, outrageous...insanely funny (quite literally)...a William Burroughs situation comedy."
- The New York Times on Running with Scissors

"Running with Scissors, as a memoir in the current conventional sense, makes a good run at blowing every other contender out of the water."
- The Washington Post on Running with Scissors

"Outrageously amusing...wait until you get a load of this guy''s material.... He can consider this a fan letter. Grade A."
- Entertainment Weekly on Running with Scissors

"As funny as it is twisted."
- GQ on Running with Scissors

About the Author

Augusten Burroughs is the New York Times bestselling author of Dry, Running with Scissors, and Sellevision. He lives in New York City and Amherst, Massachusetts.

Trade Paperback

288 Pages, 5.8 x 8.5 x 1.1 in

October 3, 2004

English


0312315945
9780312315948

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