This is a nice book to read after "A New Earth." It's almost pure entertainment. My favorite story so far has been The Sacred Cow. I was worried that Augusten would never come to love the Cow, and it was great when he did. So do you girls think Augusten Burroughs is a likable guy? More often than not, he paints a pretty unappealing picture of himself. He always talks about himself being shallow, and of course there are his numerous addictions. I'm not sure what I would think if this was the first book of his I read. As it is, I feel like I already kind of know him and this is just bonus material of his life. Do you feel compelled to read his other books and find out about his childhood? Just wondering :)
P.S. I think the name Augusten is adorable.
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Although Augusten often paints an ugly picture of himself, and constantly reminds the reader that he has tons of awful qualities, I can't help but to like him. I think that I really like his honesty. I believe that many people feel scared or insecure, but most people are unwilling to admit their fears and insecurities. I have found that Augusten's problems are the same problems that everyone has. However, not all of us are heavy drinkers, addicted to nicotine gum, scared of the tooth fairy, or addicted to McDonald's. We all have these same cravings or addictions that are probably more functional or hidden. I love that he just puts it all out there!
Hi girls...I'm sorry I didn't read the entire posting below mine but to answer Kim's question I am definitely compelled to read more by him...see my new posting Wolf at the Table. Maybe our next book?
I too feel like I know him, someone I could give a big hug to after only meeting through a book ;)
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