Lust  Wonder, Augusten Burroughs
Lust  Wonder, Augusten Burroughs
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Lust & Wonder
A Memoir

Author: Augusten Burroughs

Narrator: Augusten Burroughs

Unabridged: 8 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/29/2016


Synopsis

"Burroughs has lived this story, so his delivery perfectly matches the tone and pacing needed. Focusing on a series of failed relationships, Burroughs lets his voice rise in both tension and tenor as he analyzes the reasons, with help from analysis, that some relationships work and others are doomed by the personal quirks of both people." — AudioFile Magazine

The instant New York Times bestseller from renowned author Augusten Burroughs.

Lust: 1. intense sexual desire or appetite
2.a passionate or overmastering desire or craving
3.ardent enthusiasm; zest; relish.

Wonder: 1. something strange and surprising; a cause of surprise, astonishment,or admiration
2. the emotion excited by what is strange and surprising; a feeling of surprised or puzzled interest, sometimes tinged with admiration
3. a miraculous deed or event; remarkable phenomenon

From the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author comes an intimate look at the driving forces in one man’s life.

With Augusten's unique and singular observations and his own unabashed way of detailing both the horrific and the humorous, Lust and Wonder is a hilariously frank audiobook memoir that his legions of fans have been waiting for. His story began in Running with Scissors, endured through Dry, and continues with this memoir, the capstone to the life of Augusten Burroughs.

Funny, sweet, alarming, and ultimately, moving and tender, Lust & Wonder is an experience of a audiobook that will resonate with anyone who has loved and lost and loved again.

About Augusten Burroughs

Augusten Burroughs is the author of Running with Scissors, Dry, Magical Thinking: True Stories, Possible Side Effects, A Wolf at the Table and You Better Not Cry. He is also the author of the novel Sellevision, which has been optioned for film. The film version of Running with Scissors, directed by Ryan Murphy and produced by Brad Pitt, was released in October 2006 and starred Joseph Cross, Brian Cox, Annette Bening (nominated for a Golden Globe for her role), Alec Baldwin and Evan Rachel Wood. Augusten's writing has appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers around the world including The New York Times and New York Magazine. In 2005 Entertainment Weekly named him one of "The 25 Funniest People in America." He resides in New York City and Western Massachusetts.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Megan on March 01, 2016

I've read every one of Augusten Burroughs' books, and if I had to name a favorite author, he'd probably be the name I told you. With that being said, Lust & Wonder didn't have the same spark that the others have for me. But before you decide for or against this book, hear me out - Written in a way t......more

Goodreads review by Esil on February 06, 2016

3 1/2 stars. I have never read anything by Augusten Burroughs -- I didn't read Running with Scissors or Dry -- so starting with Lust & Wonder may have been a strange place to begin. I gather Burroughs is a memoir writer. Running with Scissors focused on his twisted childhood. Dry dealt with a few ye......more

Goodreads review by Daisy on October 12, 2023

A decade and a half ago I loved Augusten Burroughs. Read Running with Scissors on recommendation from a friend and quickly moved on to Dry. At the time I thought he was witty and told his frankly miserably bonkers life story engagingly. I wanted to have him as a friend. Either I grew up or he became......more


Quotes

"Burroughs has lived this story, so his delivery perfectly matches the tone and pacing needed. Focusing on a series of failed relationships, Burroughs lets his voice rise in both tension and tenor as he analyzes the reasons, with help from analysis, that some relationships work and others are doomed by the personal quirks of both people." -AudioFile.com


Awards

  • Amazon.com Best Books of the Year