Running With Scissors: A Memoir

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Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs recounts the tumultuous and eccentric childhood of the author, whose life spirals into chaos after his parents' volatile marriage leads to their divorce and his mother hands him over to the care of her unorthodox psychiatrist, Dr. Finch. Amidst a dysfunctional household, Augusten navigates bizarre situations, toxic relationships, and unsettling events in his journey towards adulthood. The source material features graphic depictions of sexual assault of a minor, drug use, discussions of suicide, domestic violence, and derogatory language in reference to people with mental health conditions.