This Is How: Proven Aid in Overcoming Shyness, Molestation, Fatness, Spinsterhood, Grief, Disease, Lushery, Decrepitude & More. For Young and Old Alike.
This Is How: Proven Aid in Overcoming Shyness, Molestation, Fatness, Spinsterhood, Grief, Disease, Lushery, Decrepitude & More. For Young and Old Alike.
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012230
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In This Is How, Augusten Burroughs offers practical advice and personal insights on overcoming various life challenges such as shyness, trauma, body image issues, and addiction. The book provides guidance for both young and old individuals, emphasizing resilience and personal empowerment in the face of adversity.
Informative
Challenging
Emotional
Hopeful
Humorous
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Review Roundup
This Is How by Augusten Burroughs offers candid, often humorous insights into overcoming life's challenges. Readers appreciate its honest and straightforward advice, though some find its tone harsh or unorthodox. The book's strength lies in its practicality and relatability, but the delivery may not resonate with everyone. Overall, it's a bold, unconventional self-help guide.
Who Should Read This Is How: Proven Aid in Overcoming Shyness, Molestation, Fatness, Spinsterhood, Grief, Disease, Lushery, Decrepitude & More. For Young and Old Alike.?
Readers who relish candid humor and self-help with a raw, unfiltered edge will enjoy Augusten Burroughs' This Is How. Fans of works like Anne Lamott's Traveling Mercies and Jenny Lawson's Furiously Happy are likely to find value in Burroughs' blend of wit and profound personal insight.
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This Is How by Augusten Burroughs is known for its candid and irreverent approach, giving readers a unique perspective on overcoming personal challenges with wit and humor.
Burroughs' work in This Is How often blurs the lines between self-help and memoir, offering deeply personal anecdotes alongside practical advice.
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The book reflects Burroughs' signature style, characterized by his openness about his own life experiences, making it both engaging and relatable for a wide range of readers.
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Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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