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I wonder what happened to the real Bookman

tehmunkee @tehmunkee (136) • United States 9 Jun 08

Sometimes I just wonder what happened to the real Neil Bookman. Does he regret his relationship with augustin? Did he ever have another relationship with another underage male after he left him? Did he get arrested? Did he die?...

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A Wolf at the Table

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 17 May 08

After reading "Running with Scissors" I've since wanted to read everything by Augusten Burroughs. I love that he reads his own books on audio because generally that is how I read, on audio. I'm currently reading "A Wolf at the...

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Have You Seen "Running With Scissors" and Did You Like It?

zenmachado @zenmachado (1617) • United States 4 Mar 08

Teen Augusten Burroughs absorbs experiences in his childhood that was created into a shocking and dark comedic memoir called "Running With Scissors". The film involves his memories from his book: being the child of an alcoholic...

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Running with Scissors-Augusten Burroughs

BayleighGray @BayleighGray (4334) • United States 2 Oct 07

Taking some time away from the PC last couple of days, I took the time to read "Running with Scissors" a memoir by Augusten Burroughs. The first few chapters left me with a dropped jaw and speechless, and I thought nothing...

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What's your favorite part?

toiletturtle @toiletturtle (31) • United States 12 Sep 07

I like the part where Augustin is doing everyone's hair. Especially when he says that what's her name(I can't believe I forgot her name) looks like she has down syndrome. I also like the part where they tear down the ceiling....

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Anyone else think this was a scary movie ?

Sissygrl @Sissygrl (10909) • Canada 27 Feb 07

What kind of father would leave their son with such a messed up mother? and what kind of mother would leave their son to such a messed up family!? holy lord this movie was nuts. I loved the one line about the toothpaste...

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If you read Running with Scissors, what other books do you like?

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 5 Dec 06

That was a great book! I haven't found anything else quite like it. But I did think The Glass Castle was also very good and quite similar. So what other books do you like?

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Running with Scissors

tentwo67 @tentwo67 (3382) • United States 26 Oct 06

I just saw a commercial for this movie and it looks hysterical. I wonder if Annette Benning could finally win an Oscar? I thought she was robbed when she was nominated for American Beauty. There was one really funny line in the...

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