Robyn's review
A Wolf at the Table: A Memoir
by Augusten Burroughs
Robyn's review
A Wolf at the Table: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs
Robyn's review
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2008
In general, I have a (really) hard time believing that anyone can remember specific moments in their childhood with such clarity and reflection - so, when the first chapter of this book started with Burroughs' recollection of something at one and a half years old, I thought I was in for a lot of eye rolling. But, I admittedly give Burroughs some leeway, just because I'm so captivated by his wit and style.
I liked this book because it does portray Burroughs' writing in a different light, and lets us in on another time in his life. Although, I had a hard time trying to piece together when some of these memories took place because of the overlaps between this and Running with Scissors. This book hints at a few deeper aspects of Burroughs' life (with references to MY brother/mother/father when speaking to his own family members and the suggestions of his father's sexuality). Also, we get to see Burroughs' mother in a new light - the selfish, neglectful mother we know from Running wit...more
I liked this book because it does portray Burroughs' writing in a different light, and lets us in on another time in his life. Although, I had a hard time trying to piece together when some of these memories took place because of the overlaps between this and Running with Scissors. This book hints at a few deeper aspects of Burroughs' life (with references to MY brother/mother/father when speaking to his own family members and the suggestions of his father's sexuality). Also, we get to see Burroughs' mother in a new light - the selfish, neglectful mother we know from Running wit...more
