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MissJones
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Running with scissors-one effed up book!
My MIL gave it to me b/c I needed something new and she hadn't read it yet...now I am debating giving it back  The writing is awesome-hysterical in fact, but the STORY is completely twisted and f&*(^ed up!!!
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dpli
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
They are making it into a movie, which is due to be released soon. The family in the book (the psychiatrist's family) were suing Augusten because they said it portrayed them incorrectly and very negatively. I don't think it ended up being all lies, and I think Augusten said some parts were embellished, but the main story was true.
It is pretty screwed up, but after reading his other books, I tend to believe that most of it is true. The Christmas tree thing freaked me out immensely 
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| Posted 9/23/06 3:40 PM |
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MissJones
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
Posted by dpli
It is pretty screwed up, but after reading his other books, I tend to believe that most of it is true. The Christmas tree thing freaked me out immensely
I haven't gotten to that part yet. Oy, if THAT'S the part that freaked you out, I have no idea what I'm in for, considering how many other parts of the book I was freaked out by so far.
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| Posted 9/23/06 4:13 PM |
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dpli
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
No, actually, the Christmas tree thing wasn't really disturbing, it was just one of the funniest, most bizarre things I can imagine living with.
The book was like a bad car accident, disturbing and strange, but I couldn't put it down. It makes you wonder what it would be like walking a mile in some stranger's shoes 
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| Posted 9/24/06 12:00 AM |
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jodi714
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
I had the same reaction--disturbing but funny--a total train wreck.
Now, why isn't AB getting sh1t for embelishing his memoir the million little pieces guy (blanking on his name right now) got crucified?
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| Posted 9/24/06 12:07 AM |
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dpli
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
Posted by sjm71505
I had the same reaction--disturbing but funny--a total train wreck.
Now, why isn't AB getting sh1t for embelishing his memoir the million little pieces guy (blanking on his name right now) got crucified?
I read the article online a while ago, but I think he just embellished slightly, and it was small things. James Frey seemed to make up a lot of the book, including characters who are now supposedly dead.
I also think the family only came forward with Running With Scissors when talk of the movie started, but I might have my facts a little mixed up.
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| Posted 9/24/06 9:01 AM |
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Shanti
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
I hated that book & so did my MIL. We are the only 2 ppl I know who did!
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| Posted 9/24/06 5:51 PM |
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anjerandunder
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
I'm excited to see how this movie comes out that's for sure
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| Posted 9/24/06 6:31 PM |
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WhatNow
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
Quite a few times, when things got especialy disturbing and gross, I was very tempted to put it down and never open again but made it through never the less. I am glad i did though. It was certainly very different form what I normaly read.
I heard that Annette Bening is cast as the main character's mother. I think she will be great in that role!
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
It was disturbing but hysterical nonetheless.
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| Posted 9/25/06 3:30 PM |
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MissJones
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
Finished it last night. Overall, a good book. He is certainly a great writer and I like how he updated everyone's whereabouts. Just crazy, nonetheless.
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| Posted 9/26/06 3:59 PM |
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juju
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
I passed by it at the bookstore...contemplating......I guess I have to go back and buy it! Can't wait!
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| Posted 10/1/06 6:55 PM |
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skip123
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
wow this ones got to go on my to read list
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| Posted 10/1/06 10:13 PM |
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MABLE03
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
Yes they are making a movie of this book!! I saw a few of the scenes.
I just bought this book a few days ago but haven't started yet
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| Posted 10/2/06 10:26 PM |
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
I loved this book and everything else by Augusten Burroughs.
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| Posted 10/3/06 11:50 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
Posted by missus-hbradio
I loved this book and everything else by Augusten Burroughs.
Have you ever read his magazine articles? They're great too.
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| Posted 10/4/06 1:04 AM |
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
Posted by nrthshgrl
Posted by missus-hbradio
I loved this book and everything else by Augusten Burroughs.
Have you ever read his magazine articles? They're great too.
No - what magazines does he write for?
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| Posted 10/5/06 4:54 PM |
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trnity44
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
I'm reading it now- and it is hysterical, but definitely effed up! I am enjoying it!
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| Posted 10/8/06 7:16 PM |
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Jillybean28
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
Read it in a day. Funny and yet horrifing at the same time. I believe the movie comes out Oct 10th.
here's the website to see the trailer and read about the author:
www.augusten.com
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| Posted 10/8/06 11:31 PM |
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Chica
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
I loved this book; I just finished it over the weekend. I can't wait to start Dry.
Definitely a messed up story/childhood. Made me extremely grateful for mine!
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| Posted 10/9/06 3:37 PM |
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
Posted by missus-hbradio
I loved this book and everything else by Augusten Burroughs.
Same here. I cant wait for the movie.
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| Posted 10/9/06 5:27 PM |
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juju
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
I should be finished by tomorrow. But, all I have to say is 
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
This was a great book!
I loved it and cant wait for the movie to come out!
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| Posted 10/11/06 10:22 PM |
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juju
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
Here is a pict of his mother and what she has to say about the bookhttp://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6209286
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| Posted 10/12/06 11:48 PM |
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juju
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Re: Running with scissors-one effed up book!
Okay, I finished the book.....I could only imagine how the movie is going to be. I am sure not as graphic.
Toilet Bowl Readings anyone?
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| Posted 10/13/06 7:18 PM |
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