Augusten Burroughs

Augusten Burroughs is an American writer and memoirist, best known for his New York Times bestselling memoir 'Running with Scissors' (2002), which chronicles his unconventional childhood. He has authored several other memoirs, a novel, and a children's picture book. Burroughs is recognized for his candid, often humorous, and sometimes controversial writing style, which frequently explores themes of trauma, addiction, and personal identity.