Leah read and liked Tina's review of Running with Scissors: A Memoir:

"I learned, along with the rest of my reading group, that running with scissors is preferable to reading this book. "

Leah read and liked Friend the Girl's review of Running with Scissors: A Memoir:

"I'm really not a fan of this memoir craze, and Running With Scissors is no exception. It shows potential in some parts, where the author puts down the 2x4 he was using to beat you over the head with and just tells a story. Most of the time, though, h...more I'm really not a fan of this memoir craze, and Running With Scissors is no exception. It shows potential in some parts, where the author puts down the 2x4 he was using to beat you over the head with and just tells a story. Most of the time, though, he's not-so-subtly reminding you that he had a terrible childhood, his dad hated him, his mum was crazy, he didn't have anyone, etc. Yawn. In an age where 52% of marriages end in divorce, this is everyone's story. Now it's just a pissing match to see who hates themselves more, and I don't want to hear about any of it. I've got better things to read than pity parties, thanks.

If I want to read quirky and funny family anecdotes I'll stick with David Sedaris, who doesn't feel the need to suddenly switch to a violin and try to cheaply play on my affections.

My copy of the book also came with a preview of Burrough's sequel to Running, Dry. In order to fully stick it out I read this section and rolled my eyes so hard I think I sprained something. He not only regurgitates his terrible, awful childhood at random intervals, but has turned into a pompous, arrogant arse. If I didn't want to finish Running With Scissors, then I really won't want to look at Dry. Spare your eyes.(less) "