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All the books by Augusten Burroughs adapted to cinema and television

Augusten Burroughs is known for being the author of the book Running with Scissors, first published in 2002, which was adapted to cinema by Ryan Murphy in 2006.
We invite you to watch, read, and vote for either the adaptation or the original, and join the debate on whether the book or the movie is better.
Running with Scissors. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 2002 book
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Running with Scissors
Augusten Burroughs, 2002
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Running with Scissors
Ryan Murphy, 2006

Augusten Burroughs’ mother, Deirdre, who wishes to become a famous poet, suffers from severe mood swings and erratic behavior. Augusten’s alcoholic father, Norman, proves to be of no help. By the time he is a teenager, Augusten no longer feels safe in his own house. Deirdre loudly claims that Norman is the reason for her unhappiness, and that he desires to kill her.