Running With Scissors May 2026

Compare Augusten’s original home life with the Finch household.

The humor isn't just for entertainment; it is "load-bearing" structure that prevents the narrative from becoming unreadable. Running with Scissors

While his mother’s house featured "madness in the costume of normalcy," the Finch house was openly and unapologetically unhinged. Compare Augusten’s original home life with the Finch

Briefly introduce the 1970s setting and the breakdown of Augusten’s family unit. Running with Scissors