This book is one of the few collections that I can actually read aloud to my home friends without them promptly falling asleep or beginning unrelated conversations. Augusten Burrough’s ability to tell a story, paired with his interesting tendencies towards drama and extreme situations give his stories a real life. I intend to find his other works (Dry, Running With Scissors) and read through those as well. They are very quick shorts, in much of the same vein (though less family oriented) as David Sedaris.