Magical Thinking True Stories
Magical Thinking True Stories by Augusten Burroughs, published by Macmillan on October 5, 2004, is a collection of true stories that explore the complexities of human thought and experience. This edition, comprising 268 pages, presents Burroughs’s unique perspective on moments that evoke both humor and introspection, drawing readers into the intimate details of his life.
In this collection, readers will encounter a variety of narratives that highlight the absurdities and challenges of everyday life. Burroughs shares anecdotes ranging from encounters with a deranged cleaning lady to unexpected dating experiences, all while reflecting on the universal thoughts that often go unspoken. The stories blend elements of biography, personal memoir, and humor, offering a candid look at the author’s experiences and the quirks of human nature.
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From the number-one bestselling author of Running with Scissors and Dry comes Augusten Burroughs’s most eagerly anticipated collection yet: true stories that give voice to the thoughts that we all have but dare not mention.
It begins with a Tang Instant-Breakfast Drink television commercial:
“Yes, you, Augusten. You were great. We want you.” I can now trace my manic adult tendencies to this moment. It was the first time I felt deeply thrilled about something just a fraction of an instant after being completely crushed. I believe those three words “We want you” were enough to cause my brain to rewire itself, and from then on, I would require more than other people….– from Magical Thinking‘s “Commercial Break”
A contest of wills with a deranged cleaning lady. The execution of a rodent carried out with military precision and utter horror. Telemarketing revenge. A different kind of “roof work.” Dating an undertaker who shows up in a minivan. This is the fabric of Augusten Burroughs’s life: a collection of true stories that are universal in their appeal yet unabashedly intimate, stories that shine a flashlight into both dark and hilarious places. With Magical Thinking, Augusten Burroughs goes where other memoirists fear to tread.
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