Discuss Augusten’s relationship with Neil Bookman and his lack of schooling. 4. Body Paragraph 3: Humor as a Survival Tool Focus: Burroughs’ use of sarcasm to process trauma.
Compare Augusten’s original home life with the Finch household. Running with Scissors
Describe the staggering moment Augusten’s mother, Deirdre, signs his legal guardianship over to her eccentric psychiatrist, Dr. Finch. Discuss Augusten’s relationship with Neil Bookman and his