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10 hrs and 1 mins
Audible Release Date
05-08-06
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3.68 based on 126 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)

    From AudioFile

    Not all writers are suited to read their work aloud. But Augusten Burroughs brings both attitude and gravitas to the material in his new work. Burroughs reminiscences of his early days, and his reproduction of his Grandmother Caroline's Southern accent is both funny and loving. Burroughs uses his insight into the characters in his life to add color and depth. The maturation of the author is reflected in his delivery of pieces on his purchase of a dog he was too drunk to take care of, his purchase of a endearing dog with a bladder-control problem, and the dawning of his realization that everyone is worthy of love. (c) AudioFile 2006

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    Rating 1.0Rating 1.0Rating 1.0Rating 1.0Rating 1.0 "Clever title, amusing publishers summary"
    By: Tara (USA)
    January 18, 2010
    But wow, what a let down. The publishers summary was more cleverly written than the book itself. I really should have read the reviews and not just checked the rating before forking out the audi-credit for this one.

    I had a friend download this for something funny to listen to one night during a long car trip. After 2 short stories and several half-stories that we just couldn't make it through, we decided instead to drive the rest of the radio-waveless wilderness in complete silence. It was that bad. Eventually we found a garbled classic-country music station and both felt better about the whole experience.

    To start off, the author states that Some of the events happened as stated, others were expanded and changed. Some of the individuals portrayed are composites of more than one person and many names and identifying characteristics have been changed as well. I wasn't sure if this was just dry humor but with those restrictions up front, I thought, This has to be an outrageous book! This author is published and successful and because he is making something up out of nothing or almost nothing, I expected a lot more than I got. The stories I listened to reminded me of a conversation with a pathological liar talking about what 'interesting' (i.e. boring) and nearly unbelievable chain of events happened to him last weekend. I can enjoy a book about the nothings of life, but this was ridiculous.
    I have a couple years worth of titles from Audible.com and so far this is the only one that if I could, I would ask for a refund. This is also the first one I've ever written a review for, but maybe it will help someone.
    I did not make it through the whole book! This is my opinion after listening to a little less than half the book. There may be some gem in there that I missed. If you read it and love it, please write a review.
    3 of 5 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.
    3 of 9 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!
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