Magical Thinking: True Stories

Author: Augusten Burroughs|See more titles by Augusten Burroughs

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Format:Trade Paperback

Dimensions:304 Pages, 5.5 x 8.2 x 0.8 in

Published:October 11, 2005

Publisher:St. Martin's Press

The following ISBNs are associated with this title:
ISBN - 10:0312315953
ISBN - 13:9780312315955

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From the #1 bestselling author of Running with Scissors and Drya contagiously funny, heartwarming, shocking, twisted, and absolutely magical collection. True stories that give voice to the thoughts we all have but dare not mention. It begins with a Tang Instant Breakfast Drink television commercial when Augusten was seven. Then there is the contest of wills with the deranged cleaning lady. The execution of a rodent carried out with military precision and utter horror. Telemarketing revenge. Dating an undertaker and much more. A collection of true stories that are universal in their appeal yet unabashedly intimate and very funny.

About the Author

Augusten Burroughs was born in 1965 and raised in Western Massachusetts. He is the author of the memoirs Running with Scissors (2002) and Dry (2003), and the essay collections, Magical Thinking: True Stories (2004) and Possible Side Effects (2006), all of which were instant bestsellers both in hardcover and paperback. The #1 New York Times bestseller, Running with Scissors , has remained on the New York Times bestseller list for over two-and-a-half consecutive years. He is also the author of the novel, Sellevision (2000). His books are published in over 25 countries. The film of Running with Scissors , written and directed by Ryan Murphy (creator of Nip/Tuck ) and executive produced by Brad Pitt, will be released in 2006. The picture stars Annette Bening, Alec Baldwin, Brian Cox, Jill Clayburgh, Joeseph Fiennes, Gwenyth Paltrow, Evan Rachel Wood, with newcomer Joe Cross portraying Augusten. Augusten himself is featured in the film at the very end. The film version of Sellevision is in pre-production, to be adapted for the screen and directed by Mark Bozek.

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"One of the most compelling and screamingly funny voices of the new century belongs to Augusten Burroughs. . . . Burroughs is blessed with an offbeat perspective and a viciously uncensored wit, a delight to read."--"USA Today"
"Augusten Burroughs shows why he is the memoirist-of-the-moment with his harrowing and laugh-out-loud new essay collection, "Magical Thinking.""--"Vanity Fair "
"Ruthlessly funny . . . deliciously perverse . . . he extracts something funny from every shred of his own warped experience. "Magical Thinking" indeed."--"People"(four stars) "Sports nuts have Dave Barry, Midwesterners have Garrison Keillor, and the rest of us--gay guys, misfits, those with horrific childhoods--have Burroughs....He hooks you into a story better than anybody."--"Entertainment "Weekly(A-)
"Every so often a ''writer''s writer'' pops up and deliciously ambushes readers--writers like David Sedaris, Larry Brown, and Frank McCourt. . . . Augusten Burroughs deserves membership to this inner circle. . . . "Magical Thinking" is finely-honed and addicting . . . Miraculous."--"Rocky Mountain News "(Denver)
"Deeply satisfying, full of both gleeful one-liners and shocking instances of profound wisdom . . . There are few writers as outrageously magical or as surprisingly thoughtful as Augusten Burroughs."--"The Atlanta Journal-Constitution"""
"A literary favorite--right up there with humorists David Sedaris and Laurie Notaro . . . Fascinating."--"Boston Herald """
"Superlatively disturbed . . . A brand-new collection of deliciously lurid true tales...offerÝs¨ an irresistible display of sanity hanging by a thread."--"Booklist"(starred review)
"Still wild, sad, funny, tender, andfrightening . . . It''s all about the journey. Do go along. Just be sure to pack some tissues for the laughing and the crying."--"The Seattle Times"

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Sandra Avery
Another Great Book By Augusten Burroughs

4 months 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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Could NOT put this down!

2 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… + read more
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<3Slightly Devious<3
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Short Stories by Burroughs

2 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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Too funny to put down.

4 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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