This Is How

Proven Aid in Overcoming Shyness, Molestation, Fatness, Spinsterhood, Grief, Disease, Lushery, Decrepitude & More. For Young and Old Alike

De: Augusten Burroughs

Narrado por: Augusten Burroughs

From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Running With Scissors comes a groundbreaking book that explores how to survive the "un-survivable" and will challenge your notion of self-help books.

To say that Augusten Burroughs has lived an unusual life is an understatement. From having no formal education past third grade and being raised by his mother’s psychiatrist in the seventies to enjoying one of the most successful advertising careers of the eighties to experiencing a spectacular downfall and rehab stint in the nineties to having a number one bestselling writing career in the new millennium, Burroughs has faced humiliation, transformation and everything in between.

This Is How is his no-holds-barred book of advice on topics as varied as:

• How to feel like crap
• How to ride an elevator
• How to be thin
• How to be fat
• How to find love· How to feel sorry for yourself
• How to get the job
• How to end your life
• How to remain unhealed
• How to finish your drink
• How to regret as little as possible
• And much more

Told with Burroughs's unique voice, black humor, and in-your-face advice, This is How is Running With Scissors - with recipes.

©2012 Augusten Inc. (P)2012 Macmillan Audio

this book is amazing

This book is helpful and enjoyable in so many ways. I want to thank AB for getting me through so much.

Humbling Honest Read

I absolutely loved this and had no issue at all listening to this overly Honest and important book. He has been through so much in life and as all of us have our own issues, flaws, traumas, etc Augusten really does remind you to look inward and see how you truly feel, what these "issues" have triggered and changed in you and how YOU are in control of your own life. Anytime I feel down or like my life is not where I'd prefer it I will be listening to this again to remind me I can and will change it. I truly recommend this book and if anyone feels it's rough around the edges or harsh, try to remember honesty sometimes hurts but it's always important.

2nd Time Around

Where does This Is How rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I enjoyed This Is How much more than many other audiobooks because Burroughs reads it himself.

Enlightning, Funny and Honest

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, have already to several friends. I wish I could buy a copy for my entire family.

What did you like best about this story?

It was brutally honest. Straight talk about life.

Have you listened to any of Augusten Burroughs’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have listened to several. He seems so open and fun during performances. He's enjoyable even talking about serious issues. It was exactly the type of book I needed.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I did not plan to listen at one sitting, but I did.

Any additional comments?

Loved it.

augusten

I just love him as an author and had to listen to his self help book. as I've read all his memoirs, I also love that he threw in a couple of different references I remembered from his memoirs, making me feel as if I know him personally. I love that he narrated his own work, too.

A different side of Augusten Burroughs

Hat's off to Augusten Burroughs for treating these subjects with a good dose of reality. I hate the tippy toe way so many of these very LIFE ALTERING events are usually treated in self-help books. I have experience a few myself and I agree with Mr. Burroughs about how you get through and go on. Too many of us wallow away our lives in whatever misery trips us up and can't get a grip on coping and continuing. I plan to listen to this book again and again - just to feel that good ol' kick in the pants to keep me motivated. It is on my iPod and not coming off! Thank you Augusten!

Self-help for pessimists

I cringe at the phrase "self-help," but this is like a self-help book written by a pessimist, who hates them as much as I do. Funny, profound, and very helpful. Augusten Burroughs really comes down to your level for this one.

If you like Dr. Phil you will like this.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I don't have any friends that need this type of help.

Would you be willing to try another book from Augusten Burroughs? Why or why not?

Yes, he is direct and to the point.

Have you listened to any of Augusten Burroughs’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Never heard him be for.

Do you think This Is How needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Not really, at least on this subject.

Any additional comments?

I liked Augusten's telling like it is. I think to many people today feel sorry for themselves and are stuck in the doldrums, if they are willing to take Augusten's advice they could move on and be more productive in almost every aspect of life.

This is worth listening to

What made the experience of listening to This Is How the most enjoyable?

It is real, it is different, it is good.

What did you like best about this story?

Augusten Burroughs talks from experience and real insight. I have been addicted to 'self help' books since 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' was put into my hands. Some help, most are a waste of time. This book is an unwelcome gush of fresh air.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

You could listen to this in one sitting, but it is best to listen to a chapter and digest it. Play around with the ideas and see how you could apply his logic and knowledge to your life.

Any additional comments?

Take responsibility for your life by listening to this book. Take on the ideas presented and start to build a life that is living now. His advice is good.

I loved this book

This is my first Burroughs. I've listened to all Sedaris and Klosterman and people have said Burroughs is similar. I expected this to be funnier than it was. It was very dark but it felt so honest and ego free. This book took me on a roller coaster ride of emotions. I went from comfortably thinking "oh, I feel bad for people like that" to "ouch, he just described me perfectly." Burroughs turns on a spot-light and never relents. I liked it so much, the minute I finished it I started it over and listened to it all over again.