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Title: Would not recommend
Review: I bought this book not knowing anything about the story other than that it was a memoir. I did not find any part of this book funny and I am surprised that anyone could or did. Augusten endured a horibble childhood at a terrible cost. The fact that he survived it is a miracle; it is obvious to me that he paid a terrible price. The writing is very detached and rather than feel as if Augusten was telling the story, it seemed it was someone else. There are many times he describes how he detached himself from the events that were happening in his life. This is a common response to abuse and emotional neglect. I, too, wondered when just ONE responsible adult would step in and save not only Augusten but the children of Dr. Finch, who obviously was completely nuts himself. I thought the sexually explicit nature of some of the narrative was unnecessary and offensive--too much information. I can't recommend this book.
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