Possible Side Effects

Possible Side Effects

<p><b>National Bestseller</b></p><p>From the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Running with Scissors</i> comes Augusten Burroughs's most provocative collection of true stories yet. From nicotine gum addiction to lesbian personal ads to incontinent dogs, <i>Possible Side Effects</i> mines Burroughs's life in a series of uproariously funny essays. These are stories that are uniquely Augusten, with all the over-the-top hilarity of <i>Running with Scissors,</i> the erudition of <i>Dry,</i> and the breadth of <i>Magical Thinking</i>. A collection that is universal in its appeal and unabashedly intimate, <i>Possible Side Effects </i>continues to explore that which is most personal, mirthful, disturbing, and cherished, with unmatched audacity. A cautionary tale in essay form. Be forewarned--hilarious, troubling, and shocking results might occur.</p>