sallielu's review
4.0
I think it's important to read about experiences I don't personally understand
xxstefaniereadsxx's review
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I always enjoy reading the memoirs of Augusten Burroughs. His sense of humor and expressions are something I have grown to love. I have a lot of addiction memoirs, so I assumed I would like this one as well. I certainly did. Everyone's experience with substance abuse if different, and it always is of interest to me to see how people became dependent on things and what the catalyst was for them to change their lives. I can't wait for another installment from Augusten.
valerief's review
3.0
Picking up somewhat after Running With Scissors left off, this book takes the reader along for Burrough's intervention, rehab, post-rehab struggle to maintain sobriety, and falling off the wagon during a difficult time in his life. I felt very sympathetic to his struggle and cheered for him when he managed to avoid relapses. Some of the therapy tactics used do sound corny when he first describes them, but over time the reader can believe that Burroughs really believes in them. Having no personal experience with this, this could be inspirational to someone seeking to rid themselves of demons or encouraging for those already [b:on the road|6288|The Road|Cormac McCarthy|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21E8H3D1JSL._SL75_.jpg|3355573] to recovery.
bails_bookshelf's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
bookwormerica's review
2.0
Solid. I wasn't as involved in the story with this book. I wouldn't reread it. I always sY augusten is a third rate David Sedaris