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10 hrs and 1 mins
Audible Release Date
05-08-06
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3.72 based on 122 ratings
 

Publisher's Summary

From the million-copy best-selling author of Running with Scissors comes Augusten Burrough's most provocative collection yet.

  • This audiobook is approved by those seeking pleasure, escape, amusement, enlightenment, or general distraction. It is not approved to treat disorders such as eBay addiction or incessant blind dating.
  • In some studies, people reported inappropriate, convulsive laughter, a tingling sensation in the limbs, and sudden gasping. Fewer than 1 percent reported narcolepsy.
  • This audiobook has been shown to be especially helpful to those with parents, grandparents, life partners, and incontinent dogs.
  • Do not operate heavy machinery while listening to this program, until you know what effects it may have on you.
  • Ask your doctor about Possible Side Effects.

    ©2006 Island Road, LLC; (P)2006 Audio Renaissance, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishers, LLC

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    What the Critics Say

    "No one is funnier or more perceptive." (Publishers Weekly)
    "Irreverence done to an amusing turn." (Booklist)

    Customer Reviews

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    2 of 4 people found this review helpful:
    Rating 1.0Rating 1.0Rating 1.0Rating 1.0Rating 1.0 "Yuk!"
    By: Mary (San Jose, CA, USA)
    October 12, 2008
    This was the most boring waste of my time. I deleted it before finishing.
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful:
    Rating 1.0Rating 1.0Rating 1.0Rating 1.0Rating 1.0 "PLODDING PLODDING PLODDING"
    By: Ed (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
    November 14, 2007
    I have never heard an author read his own work more poorly. I could only listen to the first 5 minutes due to the choppiness of his reading. This book must be a better read than is a listen.
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful:
    Rating 3.0Rating 3.0Rating 3.0Rating 3.0Rating 3.0 "downloaded on a whim"
    By: Elliot (Canada)
    November 12, 2007
    I didn't know what to expect with this book and what I got was the rambling of a gay alcoholic hypochondriac. Fortunately alot of it was very funny and interesting. I found the beginning a bit slow but it got better a few chapters in stayed that way for the remainder.
    2 of 8 people found this review helpful:
    Rating 2.0Rating 2.0Rating 2.0Rating 2.0Rating 2.0 "Another Sedaris Wanabe"
    By: Walter (Portland, TX, USA)
    June 27, 2006
    I purchased this upon the recommendation of a customer review. This will certainely be the last time I do so. This David Sedaris wannabe fails repeatedly to make the mark. I finally gave up after about half of this dribble. Unless you are desperately in need of something to listen to, avoid this audio listen!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful:
    Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0 "Everything it was advertised to be"
    By: Michael (champaign, IL, USA)
    June 27, 2006
    The cover claims not to listen while you operate machinery, etcetera, etcetera, and the book actually lives up to its dust jacket. It was as entertaining as it claimed to be, though it wasn't packed with hilarity it was entertaining and moving in some part. I had no idea when I bought it that it was a collection of short stories and I usually don't get into books like that, but once I got into listening to this book, I thought it was definitely worth the price.
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