Running with Scissors: A Memoir
11 journalers for this copy...
i loved this book. i read it in about 6 hours because i just couldn't put it down. i'm going to start a bookring for it!
here is the list for this bookring(subject to change)
1. vivdripper-ma,usa
2. jenndiggy-wv,usa
3. saphyre-in,usa
4. silverstarry-ca,usa
5. lilmisstypo-ca,usa
6. ixion-usa
7. ngraced-mo,usa
8. weeblet-va,usa
9. sweetpeeps-england
10.pawpads-england
11. concertina8-austria
12. bookmaniac70-bulgaria
home to me in nebraska, usa!
here is the list for this bookring(subject to change)
1. vivdripper-ma,usa
2. jenndiggy-wv,usa
3. saphyre-in,usa
4. silverstarry-ca,usa
5. lilmisstypo-ca,usa
6. ixion-usa
7. ngraced-mo,usa
8. weeblet-va,usa
9. sweetpeeps-england
10.pawpads-england
11. concertina8-austria
12. bookmaniac70-bulgaria
home to me in nebraska, usa!
Journal Entry 2 by squirrel818 at to a fellow bookcrosser in Quincy, Massachusetts USA on Thursday, September 16, 2004
Released 19 yrs ago (9/16/2004 UTC) at to a fellow bookcrosser in Quincy, Massachusetts USA
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I'm really looking forward to reading this. I am part way through another ring book, so I should be strating this one soon. Thanks for giving me the chance to participate in your ring!
At times I wanted to fling this book across the room because I was so very frustrated by just about every character I met. This was painful to read, but I did find myself caught up in the life of this boy and wanted to get to the end to find out exactly how one can live through such madness and come out the other end with any sort of sanity. The author writes well, I think. I'm off now to do some research on Augusten. Thanks, squirrel for giving me the chance to read this. I'm glad I stuck with it.
Jenndiggy passed on this, so I'm sending it off to Saphyre. Enjoy!
This book arrived safe and sound. It looks like a quick and very funny read
It took me loner than I thought to get into this book. But when I did, I couldnt put it down. Many parts of this book were very disturbing andmade me wonder how anyone could have grown up to be normal having lived in a situation like that. And some parts of this book were laugh out loud funny. I really loved the relationship that Augusten had with Natalie. Maybe because it was the least 'insane' relationship Augusten had? I will send this on as soon as I have an address.
Just received this - can't wait to read it!
I read this book over the weekend, and it was very enjoyable. Similar to several other memoir books that detail dysfunctional childhoods with humor and insight, Running with Scissors is about Augusten's turbulent adolescence. His trials and tribulations reminded me a bit of the Lemony Snicket books in the sense that the adults, who are supposed to know better, are the ones who are clueless much to the detriment of the children. After reading about his parents and his adoptive family, I am even more convinced that the adage "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" is true. Not only did Augusten survive, but he came out of the experience with a sense of humor.
I can't decide which book I prefer: this memoir or his book of short stories Magical Thinking. I really enjoyed the narrative of this book, and I probably should have read it before Magical Thinking, which alludes to the events of Running with Scissors.
Thanks to squirrel818 for sharing this book with us!
I can't decide which book I prefer: this memoir or his book of short stories Magical Thinking. I really enjoyed the narrative of this book, and I probably should have read it before Magical Thinking, which alludes to the events of Running with Scissors.
Thanks to squirrel818 for sharing this book with us!
Mailed to lilmisstypo today - enjoy!
This is the 5th or so time i have tried to journal this .. and with any luck this will work this time . I have been done with this book just waiting for an address so if anyone else can get a hold of
ixion let me know ..... .
ixion let me know ..... .
Received book in mail today, it came from CA which is why it took a while. It's a bit beat up -- looks like they stuck it at the bottom of the bins because it was pretty dirty, book is in good shape though.
04/22/05 - Update - I am finished with this book. NgraceD changed username to advoc84justice and is MIA for the last 6 months. PMed weeblet for address. Ok, he's already read the book, and I don't mail international, will consult with ring owner.
04/22/05 - Update - I am finished with this book. NgraceD changed username to advoc84justice and is MIA for the last 6 months. PMed weeblet for address. Ok, he's already read the book, and I don't mail international, will consult with ring owner.
This book didn't really suite my taste. I found myself getting very angry and upset at the adults in the story and had a really hard time digesting the material because of it. I think the book made me more stressed out than relaxing me and in the end, I couldn't completely finish it. So I don't know, does he have a happy ending? Not sure on that one, all I know is, the whole lot of 'em outta be arrested!
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The next two people Ngraced is MIA and weeblet has already read the book and passed. gkonkler5 has graciously volunteered to mail the book onto the UK, so it's going to her in the mail!
=)
The next two people Ngraced is MIA and weeblet has already read the book and passed. gkonkler5 has graciously volunteered to mail the book onto the UK, so it's going to her in the mail!
Received this today from Ixion as part of a bookring. I'll get started on ASAP. Thanks!
I loved this book! Thought it was just fascinating and couldn't wait to see what these crazy people were going to do next.
Interesting how many people describe the book as "funny". I thought it more bizarre and absurd but delightful and sad as well.
I can't wait to see this movie, the casting looks good.
Can't wait to read more by this author.
Thanks for including me in the ring!
I will be sending it on as soon as I hear from sweetpeeps. According to her profile she may have limited access to the internet so I'll give her a week or so to reply with her address.
Interesting how many people describe the book as "funny". I thought it more bizarre and absurd but delightful and sad as well.
I can't wait to see this movie, the casting looks good.
Can't wait to read more by this author.
Thanks for including me in the ring!
I will be sending it on as soon as I hear from sweetpeeps. According to her profile she may have limited access to the internet so I'll give her a week or so to reply with her address.
Mialed today 06/11/05 to pawpads in Englad. Should arrive in 4 to 7 days. I skipped sweetpeeps because I did not hear from her.
Journal Entry 17 by pawpads from Gloucester, Gloucestershire United Kingdom on Friday, August 5, 2005
Recieved this 2 days ago from my neighbour who had been holding on to it for who knows how long after the postie delivered it to her house by mistake.
Have read it very quickly and found myself also getting angry with the adults for allowing this to happen.
Just waiting to hear from concertina now.
Have read it very quickly and found myself also getting angry with the adults for allowing this to happen.
Just waiting to hear from concertina now.
got this in the mail and will start reading asap
WOW! this one really has everything.
the story is sad, at times disgusting, very disturbing and absolutely hilarious. interesting combination, that. it's difficult to grasp that one's REAL LIFE can be so incredibly weird. then again, who is to decide what is "normal", anyway?
a lot more interesting than most fictinous life stories.
...now let's see if i can find a bookring for "dry" somewhere.
the story is sad, at times disgusting, very disturbing and absolutely hilarious. interesting combination, that. it's difficult to grasp that one's REAL LIFE can be so incredibly weird. then again, who is to decide what is "normal", anyway?
a lot more interesting than most fictinous life stories.
...now let's see if i can find a bookring for "dry" somewhere.
Journal Entry 20 by concertina8 at by mail in To the next participant, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, August 25, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (8/25/2005 UTC) at by mail in To the next participant, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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on to the next (and last?) participant
on to the next (and last?) participant
Journal Entry 21 by bookmaniac70 from София / Sofia, Sofiya Bulgaria on Wednesday, September 7, 2005
The book arrived in Sofia. Thanks!
Started reading.
The book is,without doubt, well written. It is astonishing what kind of life one can have. It`s hard to believe that the book was not a fruit of the writer`s imagination. The story of his life is so weird that somehow I couldn`t relate myself to it. The book didn`t involved me emotionally but I admired the intelligent style and self-ironic view. I didn`t like,however,the detailed account of his first gay relationship. It was too much for my taste,I`m afraid.
In conclusion, my impressions are of a witty,well written and interesting book but I don`t feel to have been inspired or provoked by it, or to have learn something from his life.
Now I`m going to return the book to its owner.
Thanks for the opportunity to read it,squirrel818.
In conclusion, my impressions are of a witty,well written and interesting book but I don`t feel to have been inspired or provoked by it, or to have learn something from his life.
Now I`m going to return the book to its owner.
Thanks for the opportunity to read it,squirrel818.
Journal Entry 24 by bookmaniac70 at by surface mail in returned to owner, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Friday, September 16, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (9/15/2005 UTC) at by surface mail in returned to owner, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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Sent back to the originator of the ring.
Sent back to the originator of the ring.
This book came home to me today and I want to thank everybody for participating in the ring and also for including all those wonderful postcards! I may send this out on another ring if there is any interest after I read it again. Or maybr a wild release? Thanks everyone!!!!!
Journal Entry 26 by squirrel818 at a fellow bookcrosser in Mexico, Maine USA on Thursday, November 10, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (11/10/2005 UTC) at a fellow bookcrosser in Mexico, Maine USA
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I can not wait to read this! I have read so many very different reviews- seems to get strong opinions from people. Thak you so much for sharing it with me!
