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Magical Thinking: True Stories

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Non-Fiction Biography & Memoir Biography & Memoir

by Augusten Burroughs

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3.96 (45.6K ratings)
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description 304 pages

Magical Thinking: True Stories by Augusten Burroughs holds a well received rating of 3.96 out of 5, based on 45.6K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 304 pages.

About Magical Thinking: True Stories

From the #1 bestselling author of Running with Scissors and Dry--a contagiously funny, heartwarming, shocking, twisted, and absolutely magical collection. True stories that give voice to the thoughts we all have but dare not mention. It begins with a Tang Instant Breakfast Drink television commercial when Augusten was seven. Then there is the contest of wills with the deranged cleaning lady. The execution of a rodent carried out with military precision and utter horror. Telemarketing revenge. Dating an undertaker and much more. A collection of true stories that are universal in their appeal yet unabashedly intimate and very funny.

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Author Augusten Burroughs
Published 2004
Pages 304
Genres Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir
Average Rating 3.96 / 5.00
Total Ratings 45,554

Reader Ratings & Analysis

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45.6K ratings
With a rating of 3.96, Magical Thinking: True Stories is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.02, it performs on par.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Magical Thinking: True Stories?

Magical Thinking: True Stories is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.

Is Magical Thinking: True Stories worth reading?

Based on 45.6K reader ratings, Magical Thinking: True Stories has an average score of 3.96 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Magical Thinking: True Stories?

Magical Thinking: True Stories has 304 pages.

Who wrote Magical Thinking: True Stories?

Magical Thinking: True Stories was written by Augusten Burroughs. It was first published in 2004.

What is the ISBN for Magical Thinking: True Stories?

The ISBN-13 for Magical Thinking: True Stories is 9780312315960.0.

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