Friday, March 27, 2009

Book Reccomendation

Everyone seems to have their own stories about how dysfunctional their family is. Whether it's that crazy uncle or the cousin who is in jail or your step mother you haven't talked to in ten years. While we each look at ourselves and think that our lives throw especially obscure circumstances at us, it is a comforting reminder to find that we are in fact not alone.
I wouldn't be surprised to know that the majority of people who may read this have already picked up this book, but if not - DO IT. This title tends to be the most well known of Burroughs' memoirs, however it was the third of his works that I turned the pages of. It was no wonder to me why it was the most popular though. Awesome read.
I personally love Burroughs' style of writing; I think its because it's very reminiscent of my own writing style. Sarcastic and cynical at times, but genuine underneath. I find myself getting caught up so easily in his stories that before I know it hours have gone by.
I recommend this memoir to anyone and I guarantee it will make you look at your own life a little differently. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll let all your friends borrow it. Get off the computer and do some real reading.

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